Vases Red-figure Kylix Fragmentary Attic Red-Figure Kylix
Fragmentary Attic Red-Figure Kylix

Fragmentary Attic Red-Figure Kylix

Red-figure Makron · Kylix · about 480 B.C.
An unrestored red-figure kylix missing approximately half of the exterior, most of the tondo, the foot and one handle.

Interior: In the tondo, the remains of two mantled youths in conversation. Inscribed in the field is HO PAIS K[ALOS].

Exterior: The subject of the preserved exterior, on both A and B, is the conversation of mantled youths. In the background, a sponge, aryballos, and strigil are suspended. Added red is used for the inscription; wreaths; and the string holding the sponge, aryballos, and strigil.
Shape
Technique
Date
about 480 B.C.
Culture
Greek (Attic)
Painter
Dimensions
D: 33.00 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
83.AE.286
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)