Ca. 300 BC. A terracotta kalathos with its characteristic and distinctive inverted bell-shaped body, decorated with added vegetal tendrils adorning the exterior. This particular kalathos, glazed in black, is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the Greeks, who were renowned for their mastery of pottery. The kalathos were traditionally used to hold offerings such as fruits and flowers and were often depicted in art as a symbol of abundance and fertility. The vessel's shape allowed for easy transport of these offerings, as well as for pouring libations. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 06.1021.221.Size: L:195mm / W:220mm ; 1.27kgProvenance: Property of a central London Gallery; formerly in a South English estate collection; acquired in the 1990s from Andre de Munter, Brussels, Belgium; previously in and old European collection.