Terracotta plate 520 BC

This 520 BC terracotta plate, created by the Athenian potter Epiktetos, showcases a woman riding a rooster in red-figure technique. The imagery is likely related to the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan, a popular subject in Ancient Greek art. This plate, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, stands as a testament to the intricate detail and mythological storytelling prevalent in ancient Greek pottery.