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Ancient Greek Terracotta Fragments

Archaeological terracotta fragments from ancient Greek vases, showcasing intricate designs and historical significance from the Classical period.

Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Two parts of feet type C. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 678445
Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Two parts of feet type C. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 678445
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Terracotta fragment of a neck-amphora (jar) last quarter of the 6th century B.C. Greek, Attic At the shoulder, a band of tongues, alternating with black and red; below, top of head of figure to left; tendrils. Terracotta fragment of a neck-amphora (jar). Greek, Attic. last quarter of the 6th century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) first quarter of the 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic One complete kylix handle with part of handle patch preserved to rim. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. first quarter of the 5th century B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Three fragments with part of line border of tondo on the interior, on the exterior, all three have part of ground line. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 691737Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Left halves of five kylix handles. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676728Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, four fragments with part of line border of tondo. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 689415Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 480-470 B.C. Greek, Attic Exterior, bit of lower back and left buttock of male to left, with a himation; genitals and part of thighs of a male to right, with a himation; may belong to 2011.604.1.6982a, b. Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 480-470 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Late Archaic/Early Classical. VasesTerracotta fragment of a closed shape 6th century B.C. Etruscan, Etrusco-Corinthian Panther to left; in the background, rosettes. Terracotta fragment of a closed shape. Etruscan, Etrusco-Corinthian. 6th century B.C.. Terracotta. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragment of a calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water) third quarter of the sixth century B.C. Greek, Attic Part of the neck of a calyx-krater, with ivy; below, top of a helmet crest. Terracotta fragment of a calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Greek, Attic. third quarter of the sixth century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesFragment of a Bowl 10th century. Fragment of a Bowl. 10th century. Earthenware; white slip, sgraffito decoration, yellow glaze. Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. CeramicsTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Three fragments from kylikes, each with the right corner of the handle patch, the start of the handle root, and black glaze. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; black glaze. Archaic/Classical. VasesStucco Fragment probably 8th-12th century. Stucco Fragment 742032Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Parts of two handles from a kylix. Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; black glaze. Archaic/Classical. VasesTerracotta fragment of a neck-amphora (jar) second quarter of the 6th century B.C. Greek, Attic On the neck, a palmette-lotus festoon; at the juncture of the neck and shoulder, a ring; on the shoulder, a band of tongues, alternating with black and red; below, an unidentified object. Terracotta fragment of a neck-amphora (jar). Greek, Attic. second quarter of the 6th century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes: Band or lip cups (drinking cups) third quarter of the 6th century B.C. Greek, Attic Three fragments with unidentified subjects. Terracotta fragments of kylikes: Band or lip cups (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. third quarter of the 6th century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta rim fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Two black glazed rim fragments from kylikes, with abraded surfaces. Terracotta rim fragments of kylikes (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; black glaze. Archaic/Classical. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 500-480 B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, two fragments with leftward meander. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 691810Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Right halves of four kylix handles with part of handle palmettes. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 678594Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, ten kylix fragments with part of line border from tondo. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 689412Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) first quarter of the 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Right half of kylix handle; at the bottom left, part of tendril; to the right, tail of satyr. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. first quarter of the 5th century B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 460-450 B.C. Greek, Attic Complete kylix handle. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 460-450 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Right halves of eight kylix handles. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676735Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 500-470 B.C. Greek, Attic Two fragments of kylikes with meanders on the interior. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 693223Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 480-470 B.C. Attributed to the Brygos Painter Interior, right arm, part of torso, and right ankle of draped male holding a spear in his right hand; part of an inscription, OS. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 687045Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) late 6th/early 5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Exterior, the largest fragment has the head, chest, and forelegs of a mule to right; vines with bunches of grapes; bearded man, seated on a stool, wearing a himation, looking back over his right shoulder; a second fragment has the right leg of a male, on a mule to right; vines with bunches of grapes; a third fragment has the feet and tail of a quadruped to left; the start of the handle root; a vine with a bunch of grapes; bit of drapery from a figure seated on a stool (the leg of the stool is preserved). Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. late 6th/early 5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; white-ground. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragments of neck-amphorae (jars) late 6th/early 5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Three fragments with parts of tendrils. Terracotta fragments of neck-amphorae (jars). Greek, Attic. late 6th/early 5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesFragment. Dimensions: L 44 x W 17 x H 10. Date: probably 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Terracotta fragment of a lekythos (oil flask) 490-470 B.C. Greek, Attic Foot from a lekythos. Terracotta fragment of a lekythos (oil flask). Greek, Attic. 490-470 B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Late Archaic/Early Classical. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Four complete kylix handles, three with handle patch. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676672Terracotta fragments of open shapes 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Four black glazed fragments from open shapes. Terracotta fragments of open shapes. Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; Black glaze. Archaic/Classical. VasesTerracotta fragment of a stemless kylix (drinking cup) second half of the 5th century Greek, Attic Interior, draped youth to right, with a spear in his right hand; Exterior, thin, ring foot, with an unglazed resting surface; the inner wall of the foot is glazed; the underside of the floor is reserved, with a small black glazed circle in the center, with a dot in the middle. Terracotta fragment of a stemless kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. second half of the 5th century. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. VasesFragment of Dish 13th-14th century. Fragment of Dish 446504Glass Fragments 4th-early 5th century Coptic. Glass Fragments 477077Glass Fragments 4th century Coptic. Glass Fragments 479183Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: Base D 6 cm x H 3.7 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Fragment (with object number); (possibly) belonging to the retable of Soest, c. 1475 - c. 1499 wood (plant material) wood (plant material)Quartz. minerals. North America; USA; Connecticut; Fairfield County; BranchvilleTerracotta fragment of a neck-amphora (jar) 520-510 B.C. Greek, Attic Palmette with tendrils and a lotus flower; three lines; frieze of upright lotus buds. Terracotta fragment of a neck-amphora (jar). Greek, Attic. 520-510 B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesRed-Figure Volute Krater Fragment (part of 77.AE.11). Kleophrades Painter (Greek (Attic), active 505 - 475 B.C.)Terracotta fragment of a stamnos (jar) 470-450 B.C. Greek, Attic Part of the handle of a stamnos; half of the fragment is sheared; the handle is unglazed on the inside. Terracotta fragment of a stamnos (jar). Greek, Attic. 470-450 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. VasesTerracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 520-510 B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, part of head and right hand of warrior, holding helmet, with pelta and spear; Exterior, part of circumscribed palmette; lower drapery of male with sword; warrior wearing a chitoniskos, with scabbard and greaves, holding a Boeotian shield in his left hand; lower drapery of male with winged boots; lower drapery and feet of figure to left; left foot of another figure; tendrils from handle palmette; complete handle. Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 704006Terracotta fragments of an amphorae (jars) 6th century B.C. Unknown fabric Two rim fragments from an amphora. Terracotta fragments of an amphorae (jars). Unknown fabric. 6th century B.C.. Terracotta. VasesTerracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) second quarter of the 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, top of head of figure; Exterior, part of handle palmette and tendril; lower drapery and feet of a figure with a stick; toes of left foot of a second figure. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 693161Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: Base D. 10 x H. 2.5 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup) 500-480 B.C. Attributed to Makron Interior of the larger fragment depicts the top of the head of a woman with a diadem; the interior of the smaller fragment has part of a goal post or column on an exergue; the exterior of the larger fragment depicts the lower legs of a frontal, draped, seated figure with the fillet from a plektron and the left calf and foot of a draped male to left; the exterior of the smaller fragment has a foot to left with a stick. Terracotta fragments of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 500-480 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragment of a skyphos (deep drinking cup) first half of the 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Part of a handle, round in section. Terracotta fragment of a skyphos (deep drinking cup). Greek, Attic. first half of the 5th century B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic/Classical. VasesTerracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 500-480 B.C. Greek, Attic Exterior, part of a kylix handle with an inscription, HIERON EPOIESEN. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 500-480 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic. VasesFragment. Dimensions: L 4.5x W3 x H 1.5. Date: probably 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Two fragments of a foot type C; misfired. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 678511Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 500-470 B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, four fragments with part of meander. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 691841Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Four fragments with parts of vines on the exterior. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta rim fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 460-450 B.C. Greek, Attic Exterior, part of the head, right shoulder, and bent right arm of a filleted youth to left, holding a lyre in his right hand. Terracotta rim fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 460-450 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) first half of the 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Exterior, five fragments with parts of circumscribed palmettes and tendrils. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 695790Terracotta fragment of a calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water) 500-480 B.C. Greek, Attic Circumscribed palmette with ribbed fronds; start of handle root. Terracotta fragment of a calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Greek, Attic. 500-480 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic. VasesTerracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Four parts of feet type B, with thin reserve line at chamfer. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 678417Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 6th/5th centuries B.C. Greek, Attic Twenty-five black glazed fragments from kylikes. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. 6th/5th centuries B.C.. Terracotta; black glaze. Archaic/Classical. VasesCeramic fragment. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: Base D. 15 x H. 3.9 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 510-500 B.C. Greek, Attic Exterior, seven fragments with part of ground line. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. 510-500 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic. VasesStucco Fragment probably 8th-12th century. Stucco Fragment 741230Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup) 490-470 B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, part of a tree trunk; Exterior, left hip, left buttock, leg and tail of a satyr to left; tail, right buttock, and leg of a satyr to right; on the ground, a rock. Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 490-470 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Late Archaic/Early Classical. VasesFragment. Dimensions: L 19 x W 10.5 x H 2. Date: probably 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: D 8.5 cm x H 4.1 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Fragment. Dimensions: L 6.5 cm x W 4 x H 2. Date: probably 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Eight miscellaneous fragments from DvB 9.5. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676692Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: D 9.5 cm x H 3.1 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sewing Basket. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 23.1 x 30.5 cm (9 1/8 x 12 in.) Original IAD Object: 6" high; 6" wide; 2" deep. Medium: watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Regina Henderer.Stucco Fragment probably 8th-12th century. Stucco Fragment 741472Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: D 10 cm x H 3.8 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Calcite. minerals. North America; USA; New Jersey; Sussex County; Ogdensburg; Sterling Hill MineFragment. Culture: European or Middle Eastern. Dimensions: L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm). Date: ca. 1150-ca. 1250. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Quartz. mineralsTerracotta fragments of a kylix: band-cup (drinking cup) 3rd quarter of the 6th century B.C. Greek, Attic a: on the interior, part of reserved circle from the center of the tondo; exterior, parts of two confronting animals; b: interior, part of the reserved circle from the center of the tondo; exterior, hind leg of an animal to left; hind legs of a deer to right; c: exterior, start of the handle root; hind leg of an animal to right; d: exterior, legs of confronting animals; e: part of the back of an animalf: exterior, part of the reserved band (fragment f is the larger of the two fragments with part of the reserved band on the exterior)g: exterior, part of the reserved band (fragment g is the smaller of the two fragments with part of the reserved band on the exterior). Terracotta fragments of a kylix: band-cup (drinking cup). Greek, Attic. 3rd quarter of the 6th century B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. VasesCeramic fragment. Dimensions: 4.36 cm x 3.7 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Antikythera Mechanism, navigational instrument, vernier gauge markings on wheels. 5th cent. BC. GREECE.Ceramic fragment. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 510-470 B.C. Greek, Attic Interior, three kylix fragments with part of rightward meander. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups). Greek, Attic. 510-470 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Archaic/Early Classical. VasesBottom of a Vessel 4th century Coptic. Bottom of a Vessel 479166Glass Fragments 4th-early 5th century Coptic. Glass Fragments 477082Stibiotantalite. minerals. North America; USA; California; San Diego County; Mesa GrandeCeramic fragment. Dimensions: D. 28 x H. 4.3 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Glass Fragment 4th century Coptic. Glass Fragment. Coptic. 4th century. Glass. Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt. Glass-VesselsBig Kopparberg's mountain team. From Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.Agrellite. minerals. North America; Canada; Quebec; Temiscamingue County; Villedieu Township; Kipawa Complex, Sheffield LakeCeramic fragment. Dimensions: 5.3 cm x 3.8 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Stucco Fragment probably 8th-12th century. Stucco Fragment 740942Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Left halves of five kylix handles with crosspiece. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676801Two sledes, anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1790 Two panorama glasses in a wooden stress. Left: A horse pulls a flat sled loaded with large tons. Behind the sled a man with wheelbarrow. Right: a man and woman on a sled pulled by one horse. Behind them a skating boy behind a smaller sled. Netherlands glass. wood (plant material). oak (wood). oil paint (paint)Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic Eleven parts of kylix handles, right half. Terracotta fragments of kylikes (drinking cups) 676749Fragments of a terracotta skyphos mid 5th century B.C. Greek, Attic a: rim fragment with a lotus bud from the handle ornament; part of the head, neck, and upper torso of a woman to left, wearing a chiton and himation b: rim fragment with a tendril and lotus bud from the handle ornament; top of a thyrsos ()c: lower part of figure to right, wearing a chiton and himation (meanad), part of a staff or thrysos, and part of a rock; bit of a tendril. Fragments of a terracotta skyphos 259160Ceramic fragment. Dimensions: 4.2 x 6.5 cm. Date: 8th-12th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Two Clovis spearpoints from 10000 BC, in other words the Clovis arrowhead, was the only projectile point used for the first 2000 years of the Native American Indians.Dravite. minerals. Australia