Terracotta lebes gamikos (round-bottomed bowl with handles and stand used in weddings) 440 BC

This terracotta lebes gamikos, dating back to 440 BC, is a beautiful example of ancient Greek pottery. The lebes gamikos was a type of round-bottomed bowl with handles and a stand that was used in weddings. This particular piece is decorated with black and white paint on a red slip background, showing figures engaged in a wedding procession. The lebes gamikos is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of ancient Greece.