Greek Attic Black Glazed Kylix

A kylix, featuring a trumpet-shaped base, a bowl with a curved profile, and two circular lateral handles.

Footnotes

The Greek Black-Glazed Kylix was a favored ceramic drinking cup in ancient Greece, valued for its practicality and beauty. These kylikes typically sported a shiny black finish and were characterized by a trumpet-shaped base, a bowl with ridged sides, and two circular handles, making them convenient for holding and sipping.

In ancient Greek social events like symposia, these vessels played an essential role. They facilitated the consumption of various drinks, notably wine. These vessels showcased artistic designs reflecting the culture of the time.

Published

Charles Ede Ltd, Pottery from Athens (725-325 B.C.), 1986, no. 8.

References

Cf. Sparkes B.A., Talcott, L., The Athenian Agora XII, Black and Plain Pottery of the 6th, 5th, & 4th Centuries B.C., 2 vol., Princeton, New York, 1970, p.138.