Terracotta bell-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), late 5th century


Terracotta bell-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Classical, late 5th century , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, Other: 14 3/4 x 15 5/8 in. ( x cm), Vases, 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


Size: 4240px × 4190px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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