{"product_id":"terracotta-krater","title":"Terracotta Krater","description":"  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact Archaeopolis to arrange the quantity, dimensions, finish and production schedule for your commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA broad-mouthed terracotta-coloured krater with a flaring rim, two upward-curving handles and a raised circular foot. Its open body gives the vessel a strong architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe krater belongs to the ancient Greek family of mixing bowls. Museum typologies distinguish several forms, including bell, column, volute and calyx kraters. Here the historical name identifies the broad vessel family; the photographs document the modern Archaeopolis piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/resources.metmuseum.org\/resources\/metpublications\/pdf\/Greek_Vase_Painting.pdf\"\u003eThe Met — Greek Vase Painting, vessel shapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotographic documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaeopolis Objects archive, ceramic series, photographs 009. The images show finished contemporary pieces by collaborating workshops and artists. Handmaking can produce individual variations in surface and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archaeopolis.gr\/collection\/objects\/ceramic-tableware\"\u003eView the Ceramic Vessels \u0026amp; Tableware archive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArchaeological comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ancient calyx-krater below offers a comparison for the flared mouth, low-set curved handles and foot. Its taller proportions and black-glazed decoration differ from the contemporary piece offered here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/247400\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.metmuseum.org\/CRDImages\/gr\/web-large\/DP140111.jpg\" alt=\"Ancient Attic calyx-krater, fourth century BCE, Met 06.1021.237\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:600px;height:auto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eGreek, Attic calyx-krater, 4th century BCE, terracotta with black glaze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 06.1021.237. Rogers Fund, 1906. Open Access \/ public domain.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"Archaeopolis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55307472372041,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1032\/3476\/5129\/files\/archaeopolis-objects-ceramic-tableware-selected-workshops-009.jpg?v=1789074706","url":"https:\/\/shop.archaeopolis.gr\/products\/terracotta-krater","provider":"Archaeopolis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}