Terracotta pelike (jar) 350 BC

This terracotta pelike (jar) was created by the Perth Group, a group of Athenian potters who produced black-figure pottery in the mid-fourth century BCE. The vase's black glazed surface is contrasted by a single figure in profile painted in red, a woman with a flower in her hair, who is depicted wearing a earring, typical of high-status women. The vase features a simple, black-figure decorative style with geometric patterns, and is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic expression of ancient Athenian potters. The pelike is now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.