Terracotta fragment of a pelike (jar) 530 BC

This fragment of a terracotta pelike, dating back to 530 BC, is a prime example of Ancient Greek Black-figure pottery. The image depicts a figure adorned in a long garment, likely a woman, in the black-figure style, where the figures are painted in black on a reddish-orange clay background. The piece showcases the use of linear patterns and dot designs, characteristic of the period. The fragment, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides insights into the artistic styles and everyday objects of Ancient Greece.