Terracotta fragment of a pot; glazed on the inside
Unknown Artist
second quarter 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
2011.604.2.2275
Art Historical Context
This delicate terracotta fragment from a pot, glazed on the inside, offers a glimpse into the masterful pottery traditions of Classical Attic Greece during the second quarter of the5th century BCE—the height of Athens' Golden Age. Produced in bustling workshops around the city, such vessels were everyday essentials for storage, transport, and symposia, yet their fine craftsmanship elevated them to objects of beauty and trade across the Mediterranean. The use of terracotta, fired clay coated with a glossy black glaze inside, highlights innovative Greek techniques developed over centuries. By t...