Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup)

490–480 BCE

Not on view

Interior, part of line border of tondo; Exterior, one rim fragment has the head of a youth and unidentified object; a second fragment depicts the head, upper back, bent left arm and lower draped torso of a youth with his right hand on his hip; a third fragment depicts the chin, right shoulder, extended right arm, and part of the upper torso of a youth to right; a fourth fragment shows part of an upper torso?; a fifth fragment depicts the thigh, knee, and part of the calf of a male with two javelins or spears; a sixth fragment depicts a left hand with a spear or javelin, of a youth to right, and the buttocks of a second youth to right; a seventh fragment shows the lower calf and foot of a male to left and the heel of a male to right

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup)
Period: Late Archaic
Date: 490–480 BCE
Culture: Greek, Attic
Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, Distinguished Research Curator, Greek and Roman Art, 2011
Object Number: 2011.604.1.6576a–g
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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