Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
Attributed to Makron
Interior, youth
Exterior, obverse and reverse, youths
The charm and sense of verisimilitude in this cup come from the simplicity and directness of the decoration. The youth on the interior is an integral part of the world depicted on the exterior, which in turn is that of the symposium (drinking party). The homogeneity or continuity between the work of art and the context in which it was used is an important ingredient in understanding these objects.
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