Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking) 350 BC

This terracotta rhyton, a type of vase for libations or drinking, was created by the Patera-Ganymede Workshop in 350 BC. It features a realistic depiction of a cow's head, with horns and ears, forming the base of the vessel. The body of the rhyton is decorated with black-figure painting, a technique common in ancient Greece, depicting figures and patterns in black silhouette on a red-clay background. The rhyton, now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is a testament to the artistic skill of the Patera-Ganymede Workshop.