![]() ![]() This prominent pottery medium was developed in Athens, though most came from the Region of Attica. The red figure style is on a black background and replaced the earlier black figure style entirely. It measures 42 centimeters in height and 49 in diameter. The body of the vessel is wide and cylindrical with a slight flair at the top and a lip. The calyx krater has a wide foot, a short stem, and cupped body with two low rounded handles extending to the sides. This Attic is generously adorned with figures encircling the ceramic that tells a story of a procession. A particularly beautiful example is the early 5th century BCE Attic red figure calyx krater by the Cleophrades Painter, currently located at the Louvre. ![]() The red figure calyx krater is representation of4th and 5th century BCE Greek vessels. ![]()
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