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Bell Krater (Mixing Bowl), c. 325 BCE Greek Apuleian culture; Southern Italy Fired clay; 16 x…
Wine Vessel
Bell Krater (Mixing Bowl), c. 325 BCE Greek Apuleian culture; Southern Italy Fired clay; 16 x…
Bell Krater (Mixing Bowl), c. 325 BCE Greek Apuleian culture; Southern Italy Fired clay; 16 x 6 1/2 x 18 in. 81.56.1 Gift of Dr. Nicholas A. Bercel

Wine Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Culture Greek Apulian
Datec. 325 BCE
Made AtItaly, Europe
MediumTerra-cotta
Dimensions16 × 6 1/2 × 18 in. (40.6 × 16.5 × 45.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Nicholas A. Bercel
Object number81.56.1
DescriptionApulian terracotta krater. A bowl for mixing wine and water. Under the lip is a laurel band, under the two handles, palmettes. On one side two men in himatia appear on either side of a female figure holding a tambourine and forming a procession. On the other side three men appear wearing himatia engaged in conversation. This side is painted by a hand different than the first, a common practice in workshops. Produced in Southern Italy, by Greeks.
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