Terracotta rim fragments of a kylix (drinking cup)
Interior, meander and cross square with dots in the corners; Exterior of the largest rim fragment, part of a draped figure; in the field, hanging on the wall, drapery; draped woman wearing a sakkos; tendril and volute; Exterior of the longest rim fragment, tendril with volute; bearded man to right wearing a himation; in the field, hanging on the wall, drapery; sponge?; Exterior of the third rim fragment, in the field a sponge and fillet; draped woman to left, wearing a chiton and a himation; Exterior of the fourth rim fragment, draped woman wearing a chiton holding a fillet? in her left hand; tendril with volute
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta rim fragments of a kylix (drinking cup)
- Period: Classical
- Date: 460–450 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: 2011.604.1.7751a–d
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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