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This lovely vessel is a Greek Black-figure Attic kylix that dates circa 480-450 B.C. This piece is approximately 3 inches high by 8.75 inches handle to handle. This piece is intact and is in mint condition, with no restoration and/or repair. This piece is attributed to the "Floral Band-Cup Group", which was produced by a Greek Attic workshop circa mid 6th century B.C. until 450 B.C. This group was also among the last of the Attic Black-figure ceramics that were produced, as they were supplanted by the more popular Attic Red-figure ceramics circa 450 B.C. S.J. Beazley first indentified and classified this group in 1932 in the "Journal of Hellenic Studies, No. 52". (For other examples see S.J. Beazley, "Attic Black-Figure Vase-Painters", Oxford, 1956.) The piece offered here is better than most examples, as it has an elegant esoteric shape that has perfect symmetry, is thin walled and well made, and has very vibrant colors. This piece is decorated with a row of palmate leaves in black glaze, with white dot and violet stem detail. This palmate design is the hallmark of the "Floral Band-Cup Group", and the painted design seen on this vessel is very detailed. The center tondo has a black dot center with an outer circle, and the handles are rectangular and are finely made. This piece has a great deal of eye appeal and is a mint quality little gem. Ex: Private New York collection. I certify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition:
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