Terracotta fragment from an open shape
Unknown Artist
second half of the 5th century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Greek, Attic · Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, Distinguished Research Curator, Greek and Roman Art, 2011
Accession Number
2011.604.2.1200
Art Historical Context
This terracotta fragment hails from an open-shaped vase crafted in Attic Greece during the second half of 5th century BCE the height of the Classical period.ica, centered around Athens, was the epicenter of ancient Greek pottery production, where artisans created exquisite vessels for everyday use, symposia, and religious rituals. Open shapes like cups, bowls, or kylikes were designed for drinking or pouring, often featuring intricate painted scenes that brought myths, daily life, and heroic tales to vivid life. Though only a fragment survives, it exemplifies the masterful terracotta techniqu...