Terracotta fish-plate 375 BC

This ancient Greek terracotta fish-plate, dating back to 375 BC, is a beautiful example of the artistic traditions of the time. The plate is decorated with three stylized fish, painted in white and black slip on a reddish-brown clay background. The fish are arranged in a dynamic composition, with their tails curving around the plate's center, demonstrating the artist's understanding of form and movement. This plate, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a reminder of the everyday beauty that ancient Greeks incorporated into their lives.