The artwork, known as the “Terracotta Volute Krater (bowl for Mixing Wine and Water),” was created by Ancient Greek Pottery around c.450 BC. This terracotta piece belongs to the Classical art movement and falls under the genre of mythological painting and utensil. It is part of the Red-figure series and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork is a voluminous terracotta krater with elegant volute handles, designed for mixing wine and water. The surface of the krater features intricate red-figure decorations depicting mythological scenes and figures. The artwork showcases the skillful use of the red-figure technique, where the figures are left in the natural red color of the clay, while the background is painted black. The detailed scenes likely illustrate various narratives from Greek mythology, highlighting the craftsmanship and storytelling prevalent in Ancient Greek pottery. The krater’s substantial size and elaborate design suggest it was a significant ceremonial object in ancient Greek culture.