Fragment of a terracotta lebes gamikos (round-bottomed bowl with handles and stand used in weddings) 440 BC

This fragment of a terracotta lebes gamikos, a type of vessel used in ancient Greek weddings, dates back to 440 BC. The black-figure painting depicts the profile of a woman adorned with a dotted cap and intricate geometric patterns. This type of artwork, created by the Mannerist artists, is characteristic of the 5th century BC in Greece, showcasing the transition from the archaic style to the more classical approach. The piece currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.