Object Notes

1972.5, Black-figure kylix, attributed to the Group of Walters 48.42 (Kilinski), Greek, Attic, c. 520-510 BCE, ceramic


GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
On one side of this kylix, or drinking cup, Herakles is shown relaxing while a satyr fills his wine cup. On the other side, he turns to look backward at some threat and pulls his sword from its scabbard. Behind him hang his bow and skin of the mythical Nemean lion.