Vases Black-figure Kylix Attic Black-Figure Eye Cup Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Eye Cup Fragment

Attic Black-Figure Eye Cup Fragment

Black-figure Kylix · late 6th century B.C.
Rim fragment, with ancient repair hole. Black line directly below the rim. Upper part of large eye with eyebrow above. The iris is rendered with a ring of black, a ring of white, and a ring of red around the pupil. To the right, raised arm (white) of an attacking figure (Amazon or Athena?). Interior, black, with a reserved band beneath the rim.
Shape
Technique
Date
late 6th century B.C.
Culture
Greek (Attic)
Dimensions
H: 3.40 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
81.AE.199.9.b
Image Source
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