Kylix, c. 500 BC (ceramic)

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Kylix, c. 500 BC (ceramic)

7292370 Kylix, c. 500 BC (ceramic) by Greek school, (5th century BC); 7.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A red earthenware bowl with two handles on a stem painted in blackware, in early classical Attic red-figure style. Inside the bowl a reveller is reclining on a couch at a party, holding a lyre with his left hand, and with his right playing the game kotabos, in which wine-lees are flicked across the room into a bucket.); © Manchester Art Gallery

Media ID 32118632

© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images

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This print showcases a Kylix, a ceramic vessel dating back to around 500 BC. Created by the Greek school in the 5th century BC, this exquisite red earthenware bowl features two handles on a stem and is painted in blackware. The artistic style of this piece reflects early classical Attic red-figure technique. Upon closer examination, we are transported into an ancient party scene depicted inside the bowl. A reveller can be seen reclining on a couch, holding a lyre with his left hand while engaging in the game kotabos with his right hand. Kotabos involves flicking wine-lees across the room into a bucket—a popular pastime during those times. The craftsmanship and attention to detail exhibited in this Kylix highlight the skill of its creator—an artisan who mastered the craft industry of pottery making. This artifact not only serves as evidence of ancient Greek culture but also represents their love for leisurely activities and social gatherings. Now housed at Manchester Art Gallery in the UK, this archaeological treasure offers us insight into life during fifth-century BC Greece. Its vibrant colors and historical significance make it an invaluable addition to any collection dedicated to antiquities or archaeology enthusiasts alike.

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