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

Nikias Painter

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

Obverse, sacrifice at an altar Reverse, three youths The altar is stacked with wood to burn the meat offering, prepared on skewers and being carried by attendants on either side. The other two attendants carry a tray and a basket. The recipient of the sacrifice is not identified. The laurel tree behind the altar might indicate Apollo.

Artist

Nikias Painter

Date

late 5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941