Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking) 460 BC

This terracotta rhyton, or drinking vessel, from 460 BC, was created by the Cow-Head Group. The rhyton takes the form of a cow's head, with a detailed, naturalistic depiction, and a black-figure vase, which is decorated with figures in silhouette. The black-figure technique was a prominent method of vase decoration in Ancient Greece. The vessel is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This piece is an example of ancient Greek craftsmanship and artistic expression.