Terracotta neck-amphora of Nicosthenic shape (jar) 510 BC

This black-figure neck-amphora, dated to 510 BC, is a beautiful example of ancient Greek pottery. The amphora, a type of jar with two handles, is decorated with scenes of warriors in battle. The "Class of Cabinet des Médailles 218", a group of Athenian potters active in the late 6th century BC, created this piece. The intricate details and lively depiction of the scene reveal the skill of the artists. This amphora, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides valuable insight into the artistic techniques and cultural values of ancient Greece.