Terracotta Plate 510 BC

This 510 BC Ancient Greek terracotta plate, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an excellent example of black-figure pottery. The imagery, rendered in black paint on a clay background, depicts two figures: one clothed in a tunic, gesturing with his right hand, and the other, draped in a cloak, bending forward while holding an object. This type of pottery, with its stark contrasts and stylized figures, was highly valued in ancient Greece, and this plate is a testament to the skill and artistry of its makers.