Terracotta kylix: Siana cup (drinking cup). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm.)Width with handles 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.)Diameter 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.). Date: mid-6th century B.C..Exterior, obverse, inscription: fairest of the maidensOn interior, a sphinx seated facing right with its paw liftedThis sphinx, the sole and central decoration on this cup, is of an early type. The inscription, hailing the beauty of girls, is unusual. Commonly, the beautiful appearance of young boys, not of girls, is celebrated by Greek vase painters. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Terracotta kylix: Siana cup (drinking cup). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm.)Width with handles 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm.)Diameter 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm.). Date: mid-6th century B.C..Exterior, obverse, inscription: fairest of the maidensOn interior, a sphinx seated facing right with its paw liftedThis sphinx, the sole and central decoration on this cup, is of an early type. The inscription, hailing the beauty of girls, is unusual. Commonly, the beautiful appearance of young boys, not of girls, is celebrated by Greek vase painters. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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