Red-Figure Fish Plate: Octopi, Mullet, Bream, Shellfish

Asteas/Python Workshop

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a round plate with a black background and a brown border. The plate features a large octopus on the right side with eight tentacles. The octopus is brown with two large eyes and suckers on its tentacles. There are several types of fish depicted in shades of brown and white. The fish vary in shape and size, with some having stripes or spots. Small sea creatures are scattered throughout the plate. The plate appears to be made of ceramic material. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray shadow around the plate. The overall design on the plate suggests an underwater scene.