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An Attic Black-figured Kylix — An Attic Black-figured Kylix, circa late 6th/early 5th century B.C.
An Attic Black-figured Kylix

An Attic Black-figured Kylix, circa late 6th/early 5th century B.C.

An Athenian black-figured kylix, a shallow drinking cup with figural decoration typical of late Archaic Greek pottery. This vessel exemplifies the sophisticated ceramic techniques of classical Athens.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 29, 2022

Estimate: $1,500$2,500

Lot 161

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An Attic Black-figured Kylix, An Attic Black-figured Kylix, circa late 6th/early 5th century B.C.

An Athenian black-figured kylix, a shallow drinking cup with figural decoration typical of late Archaic Greek pottery. This vessel exemplifies the sophisticated ceramic techniques of classical Athens.

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Kylix, Attic, Drinking Vessel, Late 6th-Early 5th Century B.C., Pottery, Greek, Black-figured, Ceramics