Terracotta neck-amphora (jar) 425 BC

This black-figure terracotta neck-amphora, or jar, was created by the Owl-Pillar Group around 425 BC. Characteristic of this group’s style, the amphora is a simple, elegant form decorated with a black glaze. While the amphora is not decorated with painted imagery, its sleek shape and shiny black surface make it an aesthetically pleasing object. This example of black-figure pottery, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to the skill and artistry of Ancient Greek potters.