Terracotta saucer
Unknown Artist
ca. 2650–2150 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm.) Diameter 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm.)
Classification
Vases
Culture & Period
Helladic · Early Helladic II
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of the Greek Government, 1927
Accession Number
27.120.17
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate terracotta saucer, to the Early Helladic II periodca. 2650–2150 BCE), offers a glimpse into the daily life of prehistoric communities on mainland Greece. Measuring just 3/4 inch high and 2 1/2 inches in diameter this petite vessel from the Helladic culture—part of the Aegean Bronze Age likely used for serving food, liquids, or perhaps small offerings. Its simple, functional form reflects the practical pottery traditions of early settled farming villages, where such items were essential household wares. Crafted from terracotta, a fired clay medium prized for its durability and ac...