Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)

Attributed to a painter of the Thorvaldsen Group

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 157

Interior, warrior and boy
Exterior, athletes

The interior presents a particularly fine but also sober depiction of a warrior; he grasps a spear and is accompanied by a boy, probably an attendant. The artist carefully articulated the elements of the warrior's dress and armor; by putting the helmet to one side, he could render the pensive, downcast face. The exterior shows more animated scenes—boxing, wrestling, and preparing to throw the diskos.

Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a painter of the Thorvaldsen Group, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a painter of the Thorvaldsen Group, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a painter of the Thorvaldsen Group, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Attributed to a painter of the Thorvaldsen Group, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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