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Kylix Found with the Krater


With all the jewels, gold and silver and bronze utensils found with the Lady of Vix, why a ceramic cup was included is puzzling. Ceramics, according to the experts, did not have much value. That it was painted with Amazons fighting Greek foot soldiers makes it even more interesting because this was a subject popular in the area around the Black Sea. How and why the kylix found its way to Vix is part of the story-telling in Realms of Gold.