Kylix (Drinking Cup)
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Kylix (Drinking Cup)

TitleKylix (Drinking Cup)
ArtistGreek; Athens
Dateabout 540-530 BCE 5th century BCE
Mediumterracotta, black-figure
Classificationdrinking vessel
OriginPolis
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Martin A. Ryerson through The Antiquarian Society
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Kylix (Drinking Cup)” is a work by Greek; Athens, dated about 540-530 BCE. It is executed in terracotta, black-figure and classified as drinking vessel. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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