Terracotta lebes gamikos (round-bottomed bowl with handles and stand used in weddings) 430 BC

This terracotta lebes gamikos, a type of round-bottomed bowl with handles and stand, is a striking example of ancient Greek pottery dating back to 430 BC. Its black-figure technique, with figures rendered in silhouette against a red background, showcases the skilled craftsmanship of an anonymous Athenian artist. The lebes gamikos was a wedding vessel, and the painted figures on this example may depict scenes from a marriage ceremony or myth associated with marriage, making it a valuable artifact for understanding ancient Greek wedding traditions.