Two fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)

Attributed to the Pioneer Group
late 6th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Parts of a chariot, warrior, and archer

The fragments are augmented by L.1981.98, lent by the Ashmolean Museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
  • Artist: Attributed to the Pioneer Group
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: late 6th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, Attic
  • Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
  • Dimensions: 2 7/8 × 4 15/16 in. (7.3 × 12.5 cm)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981.135.1a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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