Fragment of a terrracotta neck-amphora (jar) 520 BC

This fragment of a terracotta neck-amphora, or jar, is a remarkable example of the black-figure style of Greek pottery, created by the renowned artist Euphronios around 520 BC. The surviving portion of the vessel depicts the lower body of a figure, likely a woman, outlined in black glaze against the terracotta background. This fragment, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic detail that characterized ancient Greek pottery.