Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup)

Art Historical Context

This terracotta fragment from a kylix, a shallow drinking cup popular in ancient Greece, dates to the Late Archaic/Early Classical period (490–470 BCE).ed in Attica, the heart of Athenian pottery production, it represents a time of artistic transition as Greek vase-painters moved toward the more naturalistic styles of the Classical era. Though only a fragment survives, it evokes the elegance of these vessels, which featured footed stems and wide mouths ideal for sipping wine at symposia—lively social gatherings of elite men discussing philosophy, poetry, and politics. Attic terracotta vases l...