Who created "Terracotta hydria (water jar)"?

Terracotta hydria (water jar) was created by Lydos in ca. 560 BCE.

When was "Terracotta hydria (water jar)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 560 BCE.

What medium is "Terracotta hydria (water jar)"?

Terracotta hydria (water jar) is Terracotta.

Is "Terracotta hydria (water jar)" in the public domain?

Yes, Terracotta hydria (water jar) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Terracotta hydria (water jar)

Lydos

ca. 560 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

Overall: 19 3/4 x 15 1/2in. (50.1 x 39.4cm) diameter of mouth 8 1/2in. (21.6cm) diameter of body 12 3/16 in. (30.9 cm)

Classification

Vases

Culture & Period

Greek, Attic · Archaic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Bothmer Purchase Fund, 1988

Accession Number

1988.11.3

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Art Historical Context

This elegant terracotta hydria, or water jar, crafted by renowned Archaic Greek artist Lydos around 560 BCE, exemplifies the pinnacle of Attic black-figure pottery. Standing nearly 20 inches tall with a wide mouth for pouring water, it served a practical purpose in ancient households while showcasing masterful decoration. Lydos, one of the earliest signed Attic vase painters, was prolific in the mid-sixth century BCE, bridging the proto-Attic and mature black-figure styles that dominated Greek ceramics before the shift to red-figure. The vase's surface bursts with life through the black-figur...

Terracotta hydria (water jar)

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