Terracotta Kylix – Eye Cup (drinking Cup) (c.530 BC) by Ancient Greek Pottery

Terracotta Kylix -  Eye Cup (drinking Cup) - Ancient Greek Pottery - c.530 BC

Artwork Information

TitleTerracotta Kylix - Eye Cup (drinking Cup)
ArtistAncient Greek Pottery
Datec.530 BC
Mediumterracotta
Art MovementArchaic
Current LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art (Met), New York City, NY, US

About Terracotta Kylix - Eye Cup (drinking Cup)

The artwork titled “Terracotta Kylix – Eye Cup (drinking Cup)” is a creation from Ancient Greek Pottery, dating back to approximately 530 BC. Crafted from terracotta, it belongs to the Archaic art movement and serves as a utensil adorned with mythological paintings. The piece is part of the Red-figure series and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) located in New York City, NY, US.

The artwork is a finely preserved example of a kylix, a type of ancient Greek drinking cup. Characterized by its broad and shallow bowl supported by a sturdy stem and base, the kylix is notable for its elegant terracotta material and detailed red-figure decoration. The external surface features large, painted eyes, flanked by intricate mythological scenes meticulously rendered in the red-figure technique, a hallmark of the period’s artistic accomplishments. The vivid illustrations and careful craftsmanship reflect both functional and artistic values, encapsulating the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece.

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