noun
- plural of kylix; ancient Greek shallow drinking cups with two handles and a stem
Usage: archaeology; art history
Examples
- The museum’s collection includes several beautifully painted kylikes from the 5th century BCE.
- Archaeologists discovered fragments of kylikes at the ancient symposium site.
- Red-figure kylikes often depicted scenes from Greek mythology.
- The potter specialized in creating elegant kylikes for wealthy Athenian households.
- Students examined the decorative motifs on various kylikes in their art history class.