Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)

Brygos Painter

ca. 480–470 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Interior, komast (reveler) A young komast with a himation (cloak), a wreath, and a fillet (band) tied around his brow walks with a skyphos-like cup towards a large column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). His head is thrown back, and his mouth is open as if he is singing.

Artist

Brygos Painter

Date

ca. 480–470 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1921