The ornament's recurring animal forms, which you can see in this detail, prove the piece was created during the late geometric era of Greek art.
The shapes and sizes of ancient Greek pots & cups, or "vases," as they are more well known, varied (see above), and frequently a vessel's design corresponds with its intended use.
For instance, during a Greek symposium, the krater was used to combine wine and water (an all-male drinking party). It allows one to readily access the mixture with a separate ladle and small jug after pouring liquids into its large hole and stirring the combination in its deep basin.
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