Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
Exterior, obverse and reverse, combat between spectators
Compared with the Little Master cups—the Lip cups and Band cups—that predominated in Athens during the middle of the sixth century B.C., this example shows a deeper bowl that permitted a more expansive scene on the exterior. Such kylikes became established during the third quarter of the century, thanks especially to the innovations of the potter and painter Exekias.
Compared with the Little Master cups—the Lip cups and Band cups—that predominated in Athens during the middle of the sixth century B.C., this example shows a deeper bowl that permitted a more expansive scene on the exterior. Such kylikes became established during the third quarter of the century, thanks especially to the innovations of the potter and painter Exekias.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
- Artist: Attributed to the Painter of New York 06.1021.154
- Period: Archaic
- Date: ca. 550 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; black-figure
- Dimensions: Other: 4 13/16 x 10 in. (12.2 x 25.4 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
- Object Number: 06.1021.159
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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