Terracotta volute-krater (mixing bowl) 340 BC

This terracotta volute-krater, a type of mixing bowl, dates back to 340 BC and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The krater is decorated with intricate scenes depicting figures engaged in various activities. The scenes are rendered in the distinctive red-figure style, with the figures painted in black against a red background. This particular krater is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and artistic creativity of the ancient Greek potters who produced these beautiful and functional objects.