Dipylon Terracotta Krater

Dipylon Terracotta Krater

Late Geometric Attic (Greek) Pottery

This krater, or funerary vase, was built as a grave monument ca. 750-735 B.C.E. The krater uses traditional Geometric patterns like meanders and checkerboard designs, in addition to two rows of illustrated scenes. The bottom row shows chariots and soldiers marching, whereas the top row shows a funeral procession for the deceased. The krater uses black and orange/reddish hues

Hirschfeld Workshop

Metropolitan Museum of Art

ca. 750–735 B.C.E.

H. 42 5/8 in. (108.3 cm)