Terracotta aryballos (oil flask) 620 BC

This 620 BC terracotta aryballos, a small flask for oil, depicts two figures in black-figure style on a buff-colored ground. The figures, likely dancers, wear red tunics and have elaborate headdresses, their movements rendered in a dynamic yet stylized manner. The vase's geometric patterns and floral motifs further enhance its visual appeal. This aryballos exemplifies the vibrant artistic tradition of ancient Greece, where pottery served as a medium for both practical use and artistic expression.