Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking)

Greek, South Italian, Apulian

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 161

Crocodile attacking a Black African youth

Rhyta in the form of a Black African youth and a crocodile are known from the workshop of the Athenian potter Sotades, and examples have been found in Italy. Such pieces inspired Apulian and especially Tarentine artists to create their own versions.

Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian

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Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian
Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian
Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian
Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian

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