Vases Kylix Attic Lip Cup
Attic Lip Cup

Attic Lip Cup

Kylix · 540–530 B.C.
This cup is reconstructed from fragments and has an offset lip. The interior is black with a reserved tondo containing a central black dot surrounded by black rings. The inner edge of the rim is also reserved. The exterior has a black ring under the offset. The handle contains misfired black glaze. Each handle is flanked by a small tendril and palmette with added red used for the core. Underneath, the rest of the body, stem, and foot are black, with the exception of a thin reserved band around the lower body and the reserved edge of the foot. Each side of the cup is inscribed with the name of the potter. TLESONHONEARXOEPOIESEN
Shape
Date
540–530 B.C.
Culture
Greek (Attic)
Potter
Dimensions
H: 15.40 cm W: 31.00 cm D: 22.60 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
80.AE.99.3
Image Source
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