Fragment of a terracotta column-krater (mixing bowl for wine and water) 460 BC

This is a fragment of a terracotta krater, a mixing bowl for wine and water, from ancient Greece, dating back to 460 BC. It depicts a scene in black-figure style, a common technique in ancient Greek pottery. The fragment shows several figures engaged in an unknown activity. The style suggests this krater is attributed to the "manner" of the artist, meaning that it reflects a specific style of the time and has been classified by experts as belonging to that group of works. While the scene's subject remains unclear, this fragment offers a glimpse into the daily life and artistic traditions of ancient Greece. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this significant piece of ancient Greek art.