Base of a terracotta lebes gamikos (jar associated with weddings) 400 BC

This 400 BC terracotta lebes gamikos, a type of jar associated with weddings, is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The vase, featuring black-figure painting on a red clay background, depicts figures in a procession. It is likely that the lebes gamikos was used to store wedding gifts or perfumes. The decorative frieze at the base is a common motif found in Ancient Greek art. The vase's fragmented state offers a glimpse into the fragility of ancient artifacts and their journey through time.