Drinking Cup (kylix)

Culture: Attic Greek, c.550–330 BCE
Period: Archaic (Ancient Greek), c.800–480 BCE
Date: late 6th century BCE
Material: Black-figure ceramic
associated with: Sterea Ellás-Évvoia region, Greece, Europe
Classification: Ceramics, containers
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 3 15/16 x 8 3/4 in. (10 x 22.2 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 16:1951

NOTES

Greeks vividly decorated their ceramics, many of which relate to banquetry. This kylix was the standard drinking vessel.

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