Hydria fragment
ca. 540 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
4 5/8 x 7 1/4in. (11.8 x 18.4cm) Other (greatest height): 4 5/8in. (11.8cm)
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Greek, Attic · Archaic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1923
Accession Number
23.160.92
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite terracotta fragment from a hydria, or water jar, dates to around 540 BCE and hails from Attic Greece during the Archaic period. Crafted by the Princeton Painter, an anonymous master of black-figure pottery named for his distinctive style seen on a vase at Princeton University, it measures just 4 5/8 x 7 1/4 inches—reminding us how fragile yet enduring ancient artifacts can be. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art through the Rogers Fund in 3, it offers a glimpse into the daily life and artistry of ancient Athens. The fragment vividly captures a dynamic battle scene featur...