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

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2nd half of 6th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

During the sixth century B.C., the production of glossy, all black pottery was exceptional in the Greek world. Besides Attica, Lakonia was a major center. Since this region was famous also for bronze-working, black-glazed kraters may have provided cheaper substitutes for examples of bronze.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd half of 6th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Laconian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1966