1. The Exekias Kylix, painted by Exekias around 535 BC, is considered one of the finest works of black-figure pottery and was possibly the first example of its shape, the kylix cup. 2. The interior depicts the myth of Dionysus escaping capture by pirates and transforming them into dolphins, while the exterior features eyes and scenes of warriors fighting over a corpse. 3. Through its innovative shape and masterful illustrations, the kylix demonstrated Exekias' exceptional skill as a vase painter in Athens.