Terracotta Volute Krater (mixing Bowl) 310 BC

This ancient Greek terracotta krater, a mixing bowl for wine and water, dates to 310 BC and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The vase features a distinct black-figure style, with detailed scenes painted in black on a red background. The central panel depicts a female figure holding a wreath and flanked by two figures offering libations. The handles are in the shape of volutes, or spirals, with faces on their ends. This krater, a testament to Greek craftsmanship, represents the rich artistic tradition of ancient Greece.