Terracotta column-krater (mixing bowl)

Rodin Painter

ca. 380–360 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Obverse, woman, Oscan warrior, and Oscan man Reverse, three youths The shape, many of the motifs, and the techniques of decoration here were introduced to Southern Italy by Greek immigrants and imports. The figures in Oscan dress represent one of the indigenous populations that sought out Greek traditions and integrated them into their culture. The red-figure vases in this case illustrate artistic acculturation.

Artist

Rodin Painter

Date

ca. 380–360 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Apulian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906