Two fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water) 525 BC

These two fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater, a bowl for mixing wine and water, are attributed to the Pioneer Group and date back to 525 BC. The fragments, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcase black-figure painting, a style popular in ancient Greece, depicting figures in silhouette against a red clay background. While the original scene is incomplete, the remaining fragments hint at a vibrant narrative possibly depicting a scene from Greek mythology. The geometric patterns and detailed lines of the figures represent a significant artistic development of the period.