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Little-master kylix / band cup.

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Plain rim; slightly concave lip running into the line of the body; two horizontal cup handles; rounded body; medium high stem; disc base. Red, Attic clay; black glaze; added matt, red and white paint; incisions. Interior: reserved medallion on centre floor, black dot on centre, concentric circle around; reserved band on interior rim edge; rest of interior black glazed; rim, lip and exterior of handles black glazed; reserved band in handle zone with animal frieze (on both sides): two fighting cocks in centre, surrounded by two hens, added red and white paint, incised details; rest of body and base top black glazed, except reserved band on lower body; rim edge and bottom reserved.
The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities
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Title: Little-master kylix / band cup.
Description:
Plain rim; slightly concave lip running into the line of the body; two horizontal cup handles; rounded body; medium high stem; disc base.
Red, Attic clay; black glaze; added matt, red and white paint; incisions.
Interior: reserved medallion on centre floor, black dot on centre, concentric circle around; reserved band on interior rim edge; rest of interior black glazed; rim, lip and exterior of handles black glazed; reserved band in handle zone with animal frieze (on both sides): two fighting cocks in centre, surrounded by two hens, added red and white paint, incised details; rest of body and base top black glazed, except reserved band on lower body; rim edge and bottom reserved.

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