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Attic Black-Figure Eye Cup Fragment

Black-figure Kylix · late 6th century B.C.

Reconstructed from three fragments, and giving part of the rim. 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 of an attacking figure (male warrior?). At left edge of fragment, vine branch. Interior, black, with a reserved band beneath the rim.

Shape

Kylix

Technique

Black-figure

Date

late 6th century B.C.

Culture

Greek (Attic)

Dimensions

H: 3.20 cm D: 22.00 cm

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum