Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup)
Interior, part of head and right hand of warrior, holding helmet, with pelta and spear; Exterior, part of circumscribed palmette; lower drapery of male with sword; warrior wearing a chitoniskos, with scabbard and greaves, holding a Boeotian shield in his left hand; lower drapery of male with winged boots; lower drapery and feet of figure to left; left foot of another figure; tendrils from handle palmette; complete handle
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup)
- Period: Archaic
- Date: 520–510 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: 2011.604.1.5913a, b
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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