Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
ca. 490–480 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
5 1/8 x 16 1/16in. (13 x 40.8cm) Other: 12 15/16in. (32.8cm) Other (width with handles): 16 1/16in. (40.8cm)
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Greek, Attic · Late Archaic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1941
Accession Number
41.162.6
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the lively world of ancient Athens with this exquisite terracotta kylix, shallow drinking cup crafted by the Magnoncourt Painter around 490–480 BCE. Hailing from Attic Greece during the Late Archaic period, this vase measures about 5 inches high and 16 inches wide with handles, perfectly suited for the symposia—elite male drinking parties where wine, conversation, and revelry flowed. Attributed to a master of red-figure pottery, the Magnoncourt Painter's work bridges the Archaic and emerging Classical styles, showcasing refined black-glaze exteriors and detailed interior scenes. At ...