Terracotta pelike (jar) 350 BC

This black-figure Attic pelike (jar) from 350 BC, attributed to the Group G of potters, depicts a scene of a mounted warrior battling a griffin. This pelike, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a great example of the black-figure style, characterized by its use of black paint on a clay background for figures, while details are created with white and ochre slip. The dynamic composition and the detailed representation of the figures showcase the artistry of this anonymous group of Athenian potters.