Corinthian animal style covered jewelry box replica - National Museum of Athens

Corinthian animal style covered jewelry box replica - National Museum of Athens

The original object comes from the pre classical period or the "Orientalization" period (around 700-600 BC) and is now collected in the National Museum of Athens. It is a container used in ancient Greece to store cosmetics, jewelry, or other small accessories, usually with a unique lid and handle. Known for its exquisite decorations and vivid animal patterns, these patterns reflect the achievements of the exchange between Greek art and Near Eastern civilization at that time. Craftsmen abandoned traditional geometric vase painting designs and instead adopted new Eastern designs, such as exotic Chimera and Sphinx, fierce beasts and prey, as well as floral rose decorations and palm leaf patterns.
Kotyle Ancient Greek Pottery Containers - Igleio Archaeological Museum

Kotyle Ancient Greek Pottery Containers - Igleio Archaeological Museum

It is a pottery container from ancient Greece, usually used to hold liquids. Archaeologists discovered the pottery container at the site of Camarina in the province of Ragusa on the island of Sicily, Italy, during the classical era. Camarina is a ancient Greek city with a long history dating back to the 6th century BC, and is one of the important cultural and economic centers on the island of Sicily. It showcases the daily life of ancient Greeks and also reflects their level of art and craftsmanship. It is currently housed in the Igleio Archaeological Museum. It is of great significance for studying ancient Greek culture and the history of Sicily.
Red painted pottery vase from ancient Greece - Iglesia Archaeological Museum

Red painted pottery vase from ancient Greece - Iglesia Archaeological Museum

It is a red painted pottery vase from ancient Greece, depicting the image of an Amazon female warrior. Excavated at the Kamarina site in Sicily, Italy, it belongs to the classical period and was made around the 5th century BC. It is currently housed in the Igleio Archaeological Museum in Ragusa, Italy. Red painted pottery bottle is a type of single handle oil bottle, characterized by a layer of white glaze applied to the pottery, and then a pattern painted in black or red on top. It was very popular in Greece from the late 6th century BC to the 5th century BC. Not only does it showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek pottery, but it also provides us with a window to understand ancient Greek culture and mythological stories.
Ceramic Oil Bottles from Ancient Greece - Igleio Archaeological Museum

Ceramic Oil Bottles from Ancient Greece - Igleio Archaeological Museum

It is a ceramic oil bottle from ancient Greece, usually used to hold olive oil and also used as a burial object for the deceased in funeral ceremonies. The design is usually small and exquisite, with various patterns and decorations painted on it, and is one of the representatives of ancient Greek pottery art. This pottery from the classical era, dating back to the 5th century BC, was discovered near Ragusa on the island of Sicily in Camarina, Italy. It is currently housed in the Igleio Archaeological Museum in Ragusa. The archaeological sites and museum collections of Kamarina provide us with valuable historical and cultural information, allowing us to glimpse the glory of ancient Greek civilization.
Ancient Greek ceramic jars - Castello Banfi collection

Ancient Greek ceramic jars - Castello Banfi collection

It is a ceramic jar from ancient Greece, named after the Italiote region in southern Italy, which was a Greek colony in ancient times. Renowned for its vibrant orange red clay and red orange paintings, as well as detailed decorations in white and ochre colors. Decoration usually includes character images, such as male and female images, as well as male images draped in cloaks. This work belongs to the painter of Verona and was made around 340 to 330 BC. Collected by Castello Banfi. It is one of the representatives of ancient Greek ceramic art, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek ceramic technology.
Ancient Greek pottery - Castello Banfi collection

Ancient Greek pottery - Castello Banfi collection

It is a type of pottery from the ancient Greek period, named after the Etruscan region in southern Italy. Known for its unique manufacturing process and decorative style. Collected by Castello Banfi, it is characterized by the use of orange yellow clay, coated with red talcum powder on the surface, as well as black painted and white and ochre detailing. The decorative pattern depicts a wedding scene, depicting a female bride and the winged love god Eros. Discovered in PoggioalleMura, Montalcino, Italy, it reflects the artistic style of 340 BC.
Clepsydra Water Clock - Waldpenias Museum

Clepsydra Water Clock - Waldpenias Museum

It is a timing tool invented in ancient Greece that measures time by measuring the flow of water. A ceramic water clock from the Iberian period has been discovered at the Cerro de las Cabezas archaeological site in Vald é Penias, Castile La Mancha region, Spain. This ceramic decoration features ribbon, circular, and seal patterns, and was made during the Iron Age from the 4th to 3rd centuries BC. At present, it is collected in the Valdepernias Museum and is an important physical material for studying ancient Iberian culture and craftsmanship. The Cerro de las Cabezas site is an important archaeological site for understanding the life and social structure of the Iberian people.
Lekisos Ancient Greek Ceramic Bottles - Hunter Museum in Limerick

Lekisos Ancient Greek Ceramic Bottles - Hunter Museum in Limerick

It is a container used in ancient Greece to hold oil and is often used as burial objects in tombs. It has a circular base, a high and wide body, wide shoulders and narrow bottom, a high neck, and a deep opening that extends outward. There is a high and narrow handle on the bottle that extends all the way to the shoulder. The bottle was originally painted with a pattern, but now it is severely worn and difficult to recognize. The production date is approximately the 4th century BC. The Hunter Museum currently exists in Limerick.
Esquifo Ancient Greek Ceramic Containers - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Esquifo Ancient Greek Ceramic Containers - Metropolitan Museum of Art

It is an ancient Greek container with a deep bowl, wide mouth, and handles on both sides. A cup used for drinking liquids. Originating from Attica region, it was made around 500 BC. Belonging to the Athenian painters, the scene depicts two male characters engaged in a Greek wrestling competition called "pancr á tio", with the other two watching as spectators or coaches. It is currently collected at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Enochoe Ancient Greek Ceramic Wine Vessels - Louvre Museum

Enochoe Ancient Greek Ceramic Wine Vessels - Louvre Museum

It is an ancient Greek wine vessel, named after the Greek words oinos (wine) and kheo (pour), meaning "pouring wine vessel". The feature is a wide mouth, usually in the shape of a clover, with a deep mouth and a thick vertical handle at the back. Based on its size and decoration, it can be inferred that its main function is to hold liquids, most likely wine. The place of origin is Mileto, manufactured around 600 to 575 BC. The decoration includes blooming lotus flowers and flower buds, as well as goat and rose patterns. Showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek art. Currently housed in the Louvre Museum
L é cito Ancient Greek Ceramic Container - Metropolitan Museum of Art

L é cito Ancient Greek Ceramic Container - Metropolitan Museum of Art

It is a container used in ancient Greece to store oil, especially olive oil. This type of container typically has a slender body, a handle connecting the neck and body, and a narrow mouth without a pouring port. In ancient Greek culture, it was not only a daily necessity, but also commonly used as burial objects. Now collected in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it is a red painted pottery belonging to the painter Tithonus, made around 480 BC. The scene depicts Athena holding a spear and helmet, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Greek art.
Calix Ancient Greek Shallow Bowl - Madrid

Calix Ancient Greek Shallow Bowl - Madrid

It is a type of liquid used in ancient Greece for drinking, usually for drinking wine, and is commonly seen in banquets. This container is characterized by two horizontal side handles and a large-diameter shallow bowl. The Calix created by the "Hipocontista" painter is classified as a "handleless cup". This Calix depicts scenes in Greek mythology where Pelops and Hippodamia are pulled by winged carriages, and Ennomarus and Myrtilos are pulled by another carriage. Made around 520-510 BC. Currently collected in Madrid.
L é cito Ancient Greek Ceramic Small Bottle Container - Yale University

L é cito Ancient Greek Ceramic Small Bottle Container - Yale University

It is a term used in ancient Greece to refer to various types of small bottles, which share the common feature of being used as containers for holding oil. It is a jar with a narrow bottleneck and a deep mouth. This container is not only used to store oil, ointment and perfume in the family, but also the l é cito decorated with a white background is used as a sacrifice to the dead. This work was produced in the Attica region around 500 BC and belongs to the Athenian painter. The scene depicts the sea god Poseidon riding a seahorse. Now collected at Yale University.
Ancient Greek Cantalos ceramic wine vessel

Ancient Greek Cantalos ceramic wine vessel

It is a common ceramic wine vessel in ancient Greece, with a unique design that features double ear handles and a wide mouth, making it easy to pour and drink. The design aims to facilitate drinking, while its artistic and decorative qualities also reflect the aesthetic pursuit of ancient Greek culture. Often used in banquets and religious ceremonies, it was an indispensable part of ancient Greek social life. The decorative patterns are rich and diverse, including mythological stories, battle scenes, and daily life scenes. These patterns not only beautify wine vessels, but also convey the culture and values of ancient Greece.
Cantalos Ancient Greek Wine Cup

Cantalos Ancient Greek Wine Cup

It is a drinking cup from ancient Greece and is currently housed in the Academic Art Museum of Bonn University. Discovered in a tomb in Falerii Veteres, dating back to the mid-7th century BC to the latter half of the year, made of brownish red coarse clay. The cup body is concave and cylindrical, and the handle is arched and higher than the cup mouth. The bottom is separated from the cup wall by a circular coil, which displays vertical scratches and decorative knobs. There is a fish scratched on each side of the cup wall of the container. Not only is it an example of ancient Greek drinking culture, but it is also an outstanding representative of ancient Greek pottery art.
Kiyasos Ancient Greek drinking vessels

Kiyasos Ancient Greek drinking vessels

It is a cup-shaped drinking vessel from ancient Greece, dating back to around 550 BC to 500 BC, produced in the Attica region. The location is unknown. The characteristic of Kiassos is that the cup mouth is upturned, originating from the shape of a spoon. The upper end of its handle has a spike to securely fix the vessel. The characteristic is that the cup mouth is upturned, originating from the shape of a spoon. The upper end of its handle has a spike to securely fix the vessel. It is currently housed in the Academic Art Museum of the University of Bonn. Using black painting techniques, the scene depicts the battle between Hercules and Amazon female warriors.
Tübingen University Museum Attica red pottery bottle

Tübingen University Museum Attica red pottery bottle

A ceramic vessel from the ancient Greek period characterized by a black glaze on red clay pottery, with figures and figures in the outline of the pattern retaining the original red color of the clay, creating a sharp contrast. This style, which appeared around 530 BC and reached its peak in the 5th century BC, is representative of pottery making in the Attica region of ancient Greece. The red colored pottery bottle is usually used to mix water and wine. Its shape is wide mouth, short neck, deep abdomen, handles on both sides, and wide and stable circle feet at the bottom. Not only had a practical function in ancient Greek society, the patterns on the surface also reflected the cultural and artistic level of ancient Greece.
Mira's dancer's terracotta statue

Mira's dancer's terracotta statue

It is a red clay statue from ancient Greece, currently housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Created by Athenian potters around 350 BC. It depicts a dancer dressed in a transparent robe, whose theme shares similarities with statues created by other studios in the Hellenistic world at that time (330-31 BC). Early sculptures of this kind were sometimes believed to depict Nymphs (related to the god Pan), but they were also considered mortal, meaning future brides who participated in the sacred wedding dance.
Ancient city of Corinth on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece

Ancient city of Corinth on the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece

It is an important ancient city on the Peloponnese Peninsula in southern Greece, located on the isthmus connecting the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese Peninsula. With a long history dating back to around 3000 BC, it began to develop significantly as a commercial center in the 8th century BC. Due to its strategic location and ability to control the isthmus, it held significant commercial and strategic importance in ancient times. In ancient Greece, it was a trading center with a navy fleet and participated in multiple Greek wars. Despite the ruins of the ancient city, there still stands an impressive temple dedicated to Apollo.