Black Figure Ceramics Collection

Black-figure pottery, Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Detail

Black-figure pottery, amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea

Black-figure pottery Carbire vase with scene of Ulysses, from Odysseus
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Carbire vase with a scene from the Odysseus: Ulysses

Black-figure pottery Carbire vase with scene from Odyssey
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Carbire vase with a scene from the Odyssey

Greek black figure pot with illustration of a running man

Fragment of Kantharos depicting Achilles before his horses, whose manes were able to predict future
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Fragment of Kantharos by painter Nearchos depicting Achilles before his horses, whose manes were able to predict the future

Black-figure pottery, Hydria by Euphiletos Painter depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice before Athena, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Hydria by Euphiletos Painter depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice before Athena, circa 520 b.C. Detail

Attic amphora depicting heroes arming themselves
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic amphora depicting heroes arming themselves

Pontic amphora depicting fighting warriors
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Pontic amphora depicting fighting warriors

Black-figure pottery, Francois vase, Attic volute krater signed by the potter Ergotimos and the painter Kleitias
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Francois vase, Attic volute krater signed by the potter Ergotimos and the painter Kleitias, 570-560 b.C. h. 66 cm. Diameter 57 cm

Black-figure pottery. Hydria from Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Hydria from Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy

Black-figure pottery, Cup attributed to Oltos, detail, Persian Archer
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Cup attributed to Oltos. Detail: Persian Archer

Fragment of a black-figure vase with scenes of sports supporters
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Fragment of a vase with scenes of sports supporters

Black-figure pottery, Attic amphora with Heracles and lion
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic amphora with Heracles and the lion

Black-figure pottery, amphora by the Nettos Painter depicting Heracles and centaur
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by the Nettos Painter depicting Heracles and centaur

Black-figure pottery, Amphora depicting Ajax carrying body of Achilles
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora depicting Ajax carrying the body of Achilles

Lekythos attributed to Amasis Painter with Scene representing lion tamer Artemis, 560-550 B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Lekythos attributed to the Amasis Painter, 560-550 b.C. Scene representing lion tamer Artemis

Attic amphora, Detail of departure of warriors, from Vulci, Latium region, Italy
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic amphora from Vulci, Latium region, Italy. Detail: departure of warriors

Black-figure pottery, Hydria depicting young Mercurys theft of Apollos cattle, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Hydria depicting young Mercurys theft of Apollos cattle. Detail, side depicting Apollo accusing Hermes before Zeus and Maia

Protoattic Amphora, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus, by the Nettos Painter, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Protoattic Amphora by the Nettos Painter, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus

Black-figure pottery, amphora by Lysippides Painter depicting Heracles with the bull, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by Lysippides Painter depicting Heracles with the bull

Black-figure pottery, Amphora attributed to Swing Painter, depicting Heracles and veiled Alcesti before Hermes
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora attributed to Swing Painter, depicting Heracles and veiled Alcesti before Hermes. From Vulci. Detail

Black-figure pottery, Attic amphora by Exekias, detail, Achilles and Ajax play dice
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic amphora by Exekias. Detail: Achilles and Ajax play dice

Panathenaic amphora decorated with figure of racing chariot
Greek civilization. Black-figure pottery. Panathenaic amphora decorated with figure of racing chariot

Amphora with Theseus fighting against Minotaur, attributed to Painter of Birth of Athena, Detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora with Theseus fighting against the Minotaur, attributed to the Painter of the Birth of Athena. Detail

Attic kylix depicting horseman
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic kylix. Detail: horseman

Etruscan krater with figures portraying a Harpy
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Krater with figures portraying a Harpy, from Vulci, Montalto di Castro, Viterbo Province, Italy

Kantharos depicting athletes running
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Kantharos depicting athletes running

Detail of Greek black-figure vase depicting three warriors with helmets
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure vase. Detail: three warriors with helmets

Attic amphora, Detail of women with amphorae at fountain, from Vulci, Latium region, Italy
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic amphora from Vulci, Latium region, Italy. Detail: women with amphorae at the fountain

Plate depicting Achilles wearing armor forged by Hephaestus and given to him by Thetis, by painter Lydos
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Plate by the painter Lydos depicting Achilles wearing the armor forged by Hephaestus and given to him by Thetis

Black-figure pottery, panathenaic amphora depicting a racing chariot, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 4th-5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Panathenaic amphora depicting a racing chariot

Oenochoe attributed to Amasis Painter with scene representing Heracles and Nemean lion, 560-550 B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Oenochoe attributed to the Amasis Painter, 560-550 b.C. Scene representing Heracles and the Nemean lion

Black-figure pottery. Lekythos depicting battle between Lapiths and Centaurs, 520-510 B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Lekhytos (Vase with one handle) Depicting the battle between Lapiti and Centaurs, 520-510 b.C

Heracles led to Olympus by Athena, drawing from amphora, black-figure pottery, from Vulci, illustration
Etruscan civilization. Heracles led to Olympus by Athena. Drawing from a black-figure amphora from Vulci, at the Berlin Museum

Pontic amphora depicting a hyena attacking a gazelle. Paris Painter, 550-540 B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Pontic amphora depicting a hyena attacking a gazelle. Paris Painter, 550-540 b.C

Attic oenochoe depicting Hermes, messenger of gods, between two sphinkx, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic oenochoe depicting Hermes, messenger of gods, between two sphinxs

Panathenaic amphora depicting boxing scene, from Tomb of the Warrior at Vulci, Viterbo province, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Panathenaic amphora depicting boxing scene. From the Tomb of the Warrior at Vulci, Viterbo province, Italy. Detail

Amphora by Painter of Priam, Detail of man drinking among vineyards, 520-510 B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by the Painter of Priam, 520-510 b.C. Detail: a man drinking among the vineyards

Heracles and birds, drawing from vase, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization. Heracles and birds. Drawing from a black-figure vase at the Museum of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Black-figure pottery, amphora by the Nessos (Netos) Painter
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by the Nessos (Netos) Painter

Heracles and Antaeus, drawing from vase, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization. Heracles and Antaeus. Drawing from a black-figure vase at the Museum of Boulogne-sur-Mer

Volute krater Attic Francois vase, signed by potter Ergotimos and painter Kleitias, 570-560 B. C. black-figure pottery
Greek civilization. Black-figure volute-krater Attic Francois vase, signed by potter Ergotimos and painter Kleitias, 570-560 b.C. height 66 cm. diameter 57 cm

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Black-figure ceramics, a prominent art form in ancient Greece, showcased the mastery and creativity of Greek artisans. These exquisite pottery pieces not only served as vessels for various purposes but also depicted captivating scenes from mythology and daily life. One such remarkable example is the Attic vase by Exekias, which portrays Achilles and Ajax engaged in a game of dice. The intricate details capture their intense concentration as they strategize their moves. Another masterpiece by Exekias is an amphora illustrating the tragic encounter between Achilles and Penthesilea, showcasing the prowess of this renowned potter. The Carbire vases further showcase the artistic brilliance of black-figure pottery with scenes from Homer's epic poems. One particular vase depicts Ulysses during his arduous journey in Odysseus, while another showcases a scene from Odyssey that captivates viewers with its narrative depth. Not limited to mythological tales alone, black-figure ceramics also celebrated gods like Hermes. An oenochoe featuring Hermes flanked by two sphinxes exemplifies how these vessels were used to honor deities within Greek society. Delving into marine themes, a black-figure Attic kylix exhibits a detailed depiction of a dolphin swimming gracefully through waves - an ode to nature's beauty. The Francois vase stands out due to its grandeur and craftsmanship; it bears Ergotimos' signature as testament to his skillful hands shaping this stunning volute krater. Furthermore, cups adorned with scenes like Ulysses blinding Polyphemus or warriors donning helmets provide glimpses into ancient warfare tactics and heroism prevalent during that era. A running man illustrated on another black-figure pot captures movement frozen in time - an impressive feat considering the medium used for expression. Lastly, Euphiletos Painter's Hydria presents Achilles and Ajax once again engrossed in playing dice before Athena herself; this piece serves as yet another testament to the enduring appeal of black-figure pottery.