Terracotta fragment of a closed shape 530 BC

This fragment of a terracotta vessel, dating back to 530 BC, is a rare example of ancient Greek art from the Archaic period. The fragment depicts a figure in black-figure style, a technique common in Ancient Greece where figures are painted in black glaze on a reddish-brown clay background. The figure is likely a woman or a youth, with a visible head and shoulder, as well as the beginning of an arm. The use of black and red glaze is typical of this period, and the simple but expressive lines of the figure are characteristic of the style. This fragment is a valuable window into the world of ancient Greek art and its evolution over time.