Kylix. Greece, Attica, mid-6th century BC.
Terracotta glazed in black.
Restorations on the base and on a handle.
Provenance: private collection, acquired at the Keramion gallery, Paris, September 2012.
Measurements: 9 x 19 x 14.5 cm.
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Kylix. Greece, Attica, mid-6th century BC.
Terracotta glazed in black.
Restorations on the base and on a handle.
Provenance: private collection, acquired at the Keramion gallery, Paris, September 2012.
Measurements: 9 x 19 x 14.5 cm.
The kylix is a Greek ceramic typology of wine drinking vessel, characterized by a relatively shallow and wide body standing on a foot, with two symmetrically arranged handles. It was mainly used in symposiums, since its shape allowed drinking while reclining, as was done at banquets.
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