Terracotta neck-amphora (jar) with lid and knob (27.16) 540 BC

Exekias, a renowned Athenian potter and vase painter, created this terracotta neck-amphora, or jar, around 540 BC. The amphora features a black-figure painting depicting a chariot race, showcasing the artist's mastery in detail and composition. The scene includes figures in a chariot, horses, and a figure on foot. This remarkable work is a prime example of the black-figure style of ancient Greek pottery and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.