Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup)
Unknown Artist
second quarter of the 5th century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Greek, Attic · Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, Distinguished Research Curator, Greek and Roman Art, 2011
Accession Number
2011.604.1.5288
Art Historical Context
This terracotta fragment from a kylix, or shallow drinking cup, hails from Attic Greece in the second quarter of the 5 century BCE—the heart of the Classical period.ed around 475–450 BCE, it captures the elegance of Athenian pottery at its peak, during an era of democratic flourishing, grand temples like the Parthenon, and vibrant symposia (elite drinking parties). As a gift to the Metropolitan Museum of Art from renowned scholar Dietrich von Bothmer 2011, this piece joins a rich collection of Greek vases, offering a tangible link to everyday ancient life. Kylikes were prized vessels for mixi...