Terracotta fragment of a column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water) 530 BC

This fragment of a terracotta krater, a type of ancient Greek bowl used for mixing wine and water, dates back to 530 BC. The black-figure technique, a style of Greek vase painting, is evident in the preserved portion of the scene. The fragment shows two figures, possibly women, in profile, likely engaged in a conversation. The black-figure technique, with its bold outlines and simplified forms, was a prominent style in Ancient Greece, providing a glimpse into the lives and customs of the era. The fragment is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.