Fragment of a terracotta neck-amphora (jar) 515 BC

This fragment of a neck-amphora, attributed to the renowned Athenian potter Euphronios, dates back to 515 BC. Amphorae, like this one, were used to store wine or oil and were often decorated with intricate scenes from mythology and daily life. The black-figure technique, characteristic of the time, utilizes black glaze on a red clay body to depict the scene, which, though fragmented, likely depicts figures in action. The piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the masterful artistry of Euphronios, a prominent figure in the development of Attic pottery during the Archaic period.