Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)

Attributed to an artist near the Splanchnopt Painter

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 157

Interior, Nike (Victory) greeting youth with lyre
Exterior, obverse, warriors departing; reverse, Nikai and youths

The decoration of the interior is particularly elaborate with two floral bands. The scene in the tondo may be interpreted as showing a schoolboy who has just won a musical contest. He stands on the performer's platform holding his lyre as Nike gesture towards him. The altar at left indicates that this is a special precinct, and the writing tablets suggest that he can write.

Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to an artist near the Splanchnopt Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to an artist near the Splanchnopt Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to an artist near the Splanchnopt Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to an artist near the Splanchnopt Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to an artist near the Splanchnopt Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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