Terracotta lekanis (dish) 340 BC

This lekanis (dish) from 340 BC, attributed to the Group of Bologna 585/Trieste S 403, depicts a winged figure leading a spotted deer, likely representing Eros and a doe. The scene is framed by a decorative border of stylized foliage and a meander pattern. This intricate design exemplifies the characteristic red-figure technique, which utilizes a black background to highlight the figures in red. This terracotta dish, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the sophisticated craftsmanship and stylistic elements prevalent in ancient Greek pottery.