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

Attributed to the Nikias Painter
late 5th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta bell-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
  • Artist: Attributed to the Nikias Painter
  • Period: Classical
  • Date: late 5th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, Attic
  • Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
  • Dimensions: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
    diameter 13 3/8 in. (33.9 cm)
    width with handles 14 5/16 in. (36.3 cm)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.162.4
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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