Black-glazed calyx cup with incised decoration, based on prototypes from the Athenian Agora collection, ca. 290–275 BCE.
This small Hellenistic cup takes its form from the calyx krater, translated into a compact, handleless drinking vessel. Its narrow lower body rises into a deep, flaring rim, creating an elegant profile with a distinctly architectural character.
The surface is entirely black-glazed and left otherwise plain, allowing the form to remain the principal decorative element. Only the lower body is articulated with fine vertical incisions, which add rhythm and texture to the glossy surface without disturbing the vessel’s restrained simplicity.
Dimensions: H 10cm, max L 10cm, rim D10cm