Terracotta bell-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)

Unknown

late 5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Obverse, Nike (the personification of victory), driving a quadriga (four-horse chariot) toward a column surmounted by a tripod. The name of Nike is inscribed Reverse, three draped youths The vase may have been bespoken or such objects may have been available to commemorate a victory.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Miss Matilda W. Bruce, 1907