Terracotta aryballos (oil flask) 620 BC

This 620 BC terracotta aryballos, or oil flask, showcases a typical black-figure style of Greek pottery. The small vessel is adorned with a depiction of a hunting scene featuring a man in pursuit of a lion. The figures, rendered in black silhouette, are set against a reddish-brown background, which adds to the scene's dynamic energy. The flask's rounded shape, small size, and intricate detailing are characteristic of this type of ancient Greek ceramic art.