Terracotta fragment of a volute-krater? 750 BC

This fragment of a volute-krater, a type of ancient Greek wine jar, is a rare example of a black-figure painting dating back to 750 BC. The black-figure technique, which involves painting figures in black slip on a clay background, was a popular form of decoration in Ancient Greece. The fragment depicts a female figure in profile, possibly a goddess, with long hair and a distinctive hairstyle. It is likely that the full krater, if intact, would have depicted a scene from Greek mythology or a daily life ritual, showcasing the artistic skill and storytelling traditions of the period.