GREEK BLACK-GLAZE KYLIX
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.
A Greek blackware kylix. It is a stemless drinking cup crafted from terracotta and coated with a lustrous black glaze. It showcases a shallow body which elegantly rests upon a tiered foot that possesses a concave form. Two handles gracefully extend from the body, providing a secure grip for the user. The term "kylix" refers to a specific type of drinking vessel that was commonly employed in ancient Greek symposia, or drinking parties. For similar see: MET Museum accession number 41.162.223.
Size: 250mm x 60mm; Weight: 510g
Provenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in an old European collection.
