Terracotta bell-krater (vase for mixing wine and water) 390 BC

This 390 BC terracotta bell-krater, a type of vase for mixing wine and water, is a fine example of Attic black-figure pottery. The vase is decorated with a scene depicting a procession of figures, likely mythological figures, with a distinct geometric pattern at the base. The figures are painted in black silhouette against a red background, with details added in white and incised lines, a characteristic technique of the Attic black-figure style. The krater, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artistic skill and technical sophistication of ancient Greek potters.