Fish Plate
Ancient Greek · 400-370 BCE

Fish Plate

Ancient Greek

Fish Plate

400-370 BCE

An ancient Greek red-figure 'fish plate' (4th century BC), produced in southern Italy. These shallow dishes depict fish on their upper surface and were used for serving and eating seafood at Greek banquets. Terracotta, red-figure technique; Art Institute of Chicago ancient Mediterranean collection.

Exhibition Venue

Image source: Art Institute of Chicago

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