Terracotta onos (leg guard used in carding wool) 510 BC

This terracotta onos, or leg guard used in carding wool, was created in 510 BC by the Golonos Group, an Athenian pottery workshop. The onos is decorated with black-figure painting, depicting a scene of three figures engaged in wool-working, and a woman's head is molded onto the other end. This onos is a fine example of a functional ceramic object that was also aesthetically pleasing, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship in ancient Athens. The onos is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.