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Greece, Athens, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A delicate Attic kylix (drinking cup) with finely shaped squared-off loop handles, a wide, evenly sloping bowl, and a delicate round foot joined to the body by a narrow leg. A glossy, almost silvery black glaze rings the interior, leaving a buff circle sparingly painted in tondo. On the underside of the bowl is an abstract fern motif. The foot and undersides of the handles are also painted black. Size: 11.25" W x 4.65" H (28.6 cm x 11.8 cm)Cups like these were made in a variety of materials - terracotta, like this one, bronze, silver, and even gold! They were a vital component of the symposium, the formal drinking party frequently enjoyed by elite Greek men. The kylix played a crucial role in the drinking game of kottabos, where players attempted to throw the portion of wine - usually the dregs - left in their kylikes to knock a bronze disc into a larger one. Many frescoes and ceramic paintings show men reclining with kylikes raised above their heads. Other kylikes were made specifically to be buried in tombs as offerings - probably the fate of this particular example.This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase. Provenance: The Dere Family Collection, New York, USA, assembled 1970's-2000's; ex-William Froelich Collection, New York, USA, acquired in 1970's All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #147809