Terracotta hydria (water jar)

Greek, Euboean

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

On the body, eagle between two sphinxes

With its lustrous glaze and well-preserved details in added color, this vase demonstrates the technical mastery in ceramic workshops outside of Attica.

Terracotta hydria (water jar), Terracotta, Greek, Euboean

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