Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)

Attributed to a follower of Makron

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Interior, man with staff
Exterior, obverse, warriors arming and youth;
reverse, men and youth

The figures depicted on this cup indicate the fine line between athletes and warriors. The young men with their cloaks and staves need only a change of equipment to go to war.

Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a follower of Makron, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a follower of Makron, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a follower of Makron, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a follower of Makron, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a follower of Makron, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a follower of Makron, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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