Buy an Ancient Greek pottery vase. This vase is a column krater. A column krater is a large Greek ceramic vessel used for mixing wine and water, featuring tall, cylindrical necks and decorative column-like handles. Often adorned with intricate scenes from mythology, it was popular during the Late Archaic and Classical periods. First side: Theseus with Centaur.Theseus, the Athenian hero, faced the wild centaurs during the Lapiths' wedding. With powerful skill and unwavering bravery, he vanquished the unruly centaur, restoring order and demonstrating his heroic might. Second side: It depicts Goddess Athena.Goddess of reason, wisdom, intelligence, skill, peace, warfare, battle strategy, and handicrafts.