Terracotta neck-amphora (jar) with twisted handles 400 BC

This terracotta neck-amphora (jar) with twisted handles is a 5th century BC Greek example of black-figure pottery. The amphora features a scene of warriors fighting with swords and spears, likely representing a mythological battle. The imagery on the body of the amphora is painted in a distinct red on a black background, typical of the black-figure style. The neck of the amphora features decorative patterns in white and black, adding to its visual appeal and demonstrating the artistic skill of the anonymous maker. This artifact is an important example of ancient Greek craftsmanship and is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.