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Black-figure

Period c. 620–480 BC
Collection 21495 vases
Figures painted in black slip on the natural red clay, with details incised through to the clay beneath. Invented at Corinth but perfected at Athens, where Exekias brought it to its supreme achievement. The technique demands extraordinary precision with the incising tool.
21495 examples
Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Fragmentary Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora (comprised of 34 fragments)
Fragmentary Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora (comprised of 34 fragments)
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Leagros Group · Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments (8)
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments (8)
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe
Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe
Leagros Group · Oinochoe · about 510 B.C.
Oil flask (lekythos) with Herakles, Athena, and Hermes
Oil flask (lekythos) with Herakles, Athena, and Hermes
the Theseus Painter · Lekythos · 510-480 B.C.
Pelike (Storage Jar)
Pelike (Storage Jar)
Greek; Athens · Pelike · about 510-500 BCE
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Amphora · ca. 510–500 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Leagros Group · Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Kyathos
Attic Black-Figure Kyathos
Group of Berlin 2095 · about 510 B.C.
Amphora (storage jar): Poseidon and Giants; Peleus and Thetis
Amphora (storage jar): Poseidon and Giants; Peleus and Thetis
Amphora · c. 500 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Amphora · ca. 510 BCE
Terracotta amphora (jar)
Terracotta amphora (jar)
Related to the Antimenes Painter · Amphora · ca. 510 BCE
Amphora with Dionysus and Herakles
Amphora with Dionysus and Herakles
5548 · Amphora · 510-500 BCE (Archaic)
Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar)
Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar)
the Eucharides Painter · Hydria · ca. 510 BCE
Amphora with Dionysus and Bacchante
Amphora with Dionysus and Bacchante
5548 · Amphora · 510-500 BCE (Archaic)
Amphora (storage jar): Chariot Race
Amphora (storage jar): Chariot Race
Leagros · Amphora · 510-500 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape 2)
Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape 2)
Oinochoe · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Amphora
Attic Black-Figure Amphora
Leagros Group · Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Kalpis
Attic Black-Figure Kalpis
about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Kalpis Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Kalpis Fragment
about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment (comprised of 12 Joined Fragments)
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment (comprised of 12 Joined Fragments)
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Leagros Group · Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Eye Cup Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Eye Cup Fragment
Kylix · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Terracotta onos (leg guard used in carding wool)
Terracotta onos (leg guard used in carding wool)
Akin to the Golonos Group · ca. 510–500 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Black-figure Kyathos: Dionysos between eyes; roosters flanking handle
Black-figure Kyathos: Dionysos between eyes; roosters flanking handle
c. 510-500 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape 1)
Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape 1)
Painter of Oxford 225 · Oinochoe · about 510–500 B.C.
Terracotta hydria (water jar)
Terracotta hydria (water jar)
the Leagros Group · Hydria · ca. 510 BCE
Terracotta neck-amphora of Nicosthenic shape (jar)
Terracotta neck-amphora of Nicosthenic shape (jar)
the Class of Cabinet des Médailles 218 · Amphora · ca. 510 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments (6)
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments (6)
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Terracotta amphora (jar)
Terracotta amphora (jar)
Recalls the Rycroft Painter · Amphora · ca. 510 BCE
Terracotta plate
Terracotta plate
ca. 510 BCE
Attic Black-Figure Segment Cup Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Segment Cup Fragment
Group of London B460 · Kylix · about 510–500 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Cup Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Cup Fragment
Kylix · about 510–500 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment (comprised of 4 Joined Fragments)
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment (comprised of 4 Joined Fragments)
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora
MEDEA GROUP · Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragments
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment (comprised of 3 Joined Fragments)
Attic Black-Figure Neck Amphora Fragment (comprised of 3 Joined Fragments)
Amphora · about 510 B.C.
Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar)
Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar)
Attributed to the Leagros Group · Amphora · ca. 510 BCE
Terracotta hydria (water jar)
Terracotta hydria (water jar)
Attributed to the Class of Hamburg 1917.477 · Hydria · ca. 510–500 BCE
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
the Leagros Group · Amphora · ca. 510–500 BCE
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
the Acheloös Painter · Amphora · ca. 510–500 BCE
Kylix Fragment
Kylix Fragment
the Segment Class · Kylix · ca. 510 BCE
Lekythos (oil flask): Seated Female Flanked by Two Standing Figures in Orchard
Lekythos (oil flask): Seated Female Flanked by Two Standing Figures in Orchard
Lekythos · c. 500 BCE
Black-Figure Kantharos (Drinking Cup): Lizards Flanking Tree (A); Ducks (B)
Black-Figure Kantharos (Drinking Cup): Lizards Flanking Tree (A); Ducks (B)
Kylix · c. 500 BCE
Trefoil Oinochoe (wine pitcher): Charioteer
Trefoil Oinochoe (wine pitcher): Charioteer
BRIACHOS CLASS · Oinochoe · c. 500 BCE
Cup: Nude Male Between Sphinxes and Lions
Cup: Nude Male Between Sphinxes and Lions
Kylix · c. 500 BCE
Black-Figure White-Ground Lekythos (Oil Vessel): Horseman, Horse between Warriors, Dog
Black-Figure White-Ground Lekythos (Oil Vessel): Horseman, Horse between Warriors, Dog
Edinburgh Painter · Lekythos · c. 500 BCE
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