Kachrylion

Bowl of Kachrylion decorated by Euphronios in red-figure coral - red style

Kachrylion (also Chachrylion ) was an Athenian potter of the late 6th century and early 5th century BC. Chr.

In his workshop, Kachrylion mainly produced flat drinking bowls ( kylikes ). In his workshop he employed some of the most important painters of early red-figure painting, including Euphronios, one of the most important representatives of the so-called pioneer group . In addition, the older master Oltos worked with him , who taught many of the young painters in Kachrylion's workshop the art. Today, 30 signed works by him are known, 29 bowls and one plate.

literature

John D. Beazley : Attic Red-figure Vase-painters 2nd ed. Oxford 1963, pp. 107-109.
Beth Cohen : Kachrylion. In: Rainer Vollkommer (editor): Künstlerlexikon der Antike . Volume 1: A-K. Saur, Munich / Leipzig 2001, ISBN 3-598-11413-3 , p. 371.

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personal data
SURNAME	Kachrylion
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Greek potter
DATE OF BIRTH	6th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH	5th century BC Chr.