• This amazing ancient Greek Chalcidian Krater with black figures is a high quality hand painted replica of the actual historic vessel from Athens. The krater depicts Achilles fighting Hector surrounded by Hera and Aphrodite on one side, and Greek Riders on the other side.
  
  BLACK-FIGURE PAINTING
  
  Black-figure pottery painting, also known as the black-figure style or black-figure ceramic is one of the most modern styles for adorning antique Greek vases. It was especially common between the 7th and 5th centuries BC, although there are specimens dating as late as the 2nd century BC. Stylistically it can be distinguished from the preceding orientalizing period and the subsequent red-figure pottery style.
  
  If you are interested in the topic of Greek ceramics, you can learn more from our latest blogpost.
  
  FROM SIMPLE POTTERY TO SOPHISTICATED ART
  
  Figures and ornaments were painted on the body of the vessel using shapes and colors reminiscent of silhouettes. Delicate contours were incised into the paint before firing, and details could be reinforced and highlighted with opaque colors, usually white and red. The principal centers for this style were initially the commercial hub Corinth, and later Athens. Other important production sites are known to have been in Laconia, Boeotia, eastern Greece and Italy. Particularly in Italy individual styles developed which were at least in part intended for the Etruscan market. Greek black-figure vases were very popular with the Etruscans, as is evident from frequent imports. Greek artists created customized goods for the Etruscan market which differed in form and decor from their normal products. The Etruscans also developed their own black-figure ceramic industry oriented on Greek models.
  
  PROFESSIONAL PACKAGING
  
  Our in-house team specializes in expertly packaging fragile items, ensuring their safe delivery worldwide. We don’t just offer a curated selection—we guarantee that your order arrives safely. Our professional warehouse staff carefully handles each item, and we stand by our packaging quality.
  
  Below is an illustration of how we package ceramic products. Please note that the appearance may vary, as we continually update our packaging materials to maintain the highest standards.
  
  When it comes to fragile items, safety is not a compromise. While lower-cost options may exist, trusting anything less than expert care means taking a risk. With us, every order is handled with precision and dedication, ensuring it arrives safely—so you can have complete peace of mind from checkout to delivery.
  
  
  
  
  PRODUCT CONDITION
  
  This is a new item. Please note that we do not sell antiques. All items are newly made.
  
  
  
  Product safety
  
  ⚠️ WARNING: For decorative use only. This is not a toy for children.
  
  NOT FOOD SAFE
  This product is not intended for use with food or beverages.
  
  ⚠️ WARNING - CALIFORNIA VISITORS: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  
  Manufacturer Information:
  
  Name: The Ancient Home
  Address: Kiss Erno Street 3/A
  1046 Budapest, HU
  contact@theancienthome.com

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