Painted Limestone Funerary Slab with a Soldier Taking a Kantharos from His Attendant 275 BC

This Ancient Greek painted limestone funerary slab, dating back to 275 BC, is a prime example of the artistic practices of the period. Depicting a soldier receiving a kantharos, a type of drinking cup, from his attendant, it embodies the themes of life and death prevalent in Greek funerary art. The slab's weathered surface and faded pigments offer a glimpse into the passage of time, and the figures, despite their faded state, retain a certain sense of dignity and grace. This artwork is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.