the Red-Figure amphorae

Red-figure amphorae are ancient Greek ceramic containers used for storage, often of wine or oil. Made around 500-300 BCE, they feature a distinctive style where the figures and scenes are in red against a black background, created by applying a slip that turns black during firing while the clay remains red. This technique allowed for more detailed and realistic depictions of human figures and stories. Amphorae were both functional and decorative, often adorned with mythological or everyday scenes, providing insight into Greek culture and artistry of the time.