Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)

Makron

ca. 480 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Interior, youth Exterior, obverse and reverse, youths The charm and sense of verisimilitude in this cup come from the simplicity and directness of the decoration. The youth on the interior is an integral part of the world depicted on the exterior, which in turn is that of the symposium (drinking party). The homogeneity or continuity between the work of art and the context in which it was used is an important ingredient in understanding these objects.

Artist

Makron

Date

ca. 480 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase by subscription, 1896