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

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last quarter of 6th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Obverse and reverse, charioteer in a quadriga (four-horse chariot) The chariot race was the most prestigious event at all the Panhellenic games held in Greece. Only the wealthiest could afford the four-horse chariot with professional driver needed to enter the competition. This picture of a quadriga ready to depart must have pleased the symposiasts whose wine was mixed in the krater.

Artist

Unknown

Date

last quarter of 6th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Estate of Julius Sachs, 1934