Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 530 BC

This is a fragment of a terracotta kylix (drinking cup), dating back to 530 BC. The fragment is attributed to the Athenian potter Makron and displays a black-figure technique with a depiction of a bearded man. The fragment is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The black-figure technique was a common style of Greek vase painting during the Archaic period and is characterized by its simple use of black silhouettes against a red background.