Terracotta amphora (jar) 550 BC

This black-figure terracotta amphora (jar) was created in 550 BC by the Affecter Painter. It depicts five figures engaged in a scene, possibly a mythological narrative. The figures are painted in black silhouette against an orange background, a characteristic of black-figure pottery. The amphora's shape and decoration are representative of ancient Greek pottery, demonstrating the skill and artistry of the time. It is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.