Terracotta Hydria (water Jar) 350 BC

This terracotta hydria (water jar) from 350 BC, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of Ancient Greek pottery. The black-figure technique, a distinctive feature of the period, is evident in the red clay background and the black silhouettes of the figures. The scene depicts a mythological event, likely from the cycle of stories surrounding the Greek god, Dionysus. The depiction of the figures and the use of black and red clay are characteristic of the Attic style of Greek pottery.