Black-Figure Kotyle (Drinking Cup): Animal Friezes

Shoe Lane Painter

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic vessel with two handles. The vessel is a brownish-tan color with darker brown designs. It is shaped like a vase or cup, wider at the top than at the bottom, with a narrow base. There are two handles on either side, near the top. The top third has a beige background with parallel lines and a small square pattern. The middle third has a beige background with a band of black and brown designs, including animals and flowers. The bottom third has a beige background with a band of triangular designs. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow under the vessel.