Illustration of a Greek ceramic. This is a Greek tripod vase, used sometimes for sacrificial purposes. It is probable, however, that it was oftener given as a prize to the winners in the Pythian games at Delphi. The decoration is in the Greek style. From the book 'Designs and instructions for decorating pottery: in imitation of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other styles of vases: with an illustrated and descriptive list of subjects to select from, showing where they may be obtained, together with all articles required for this study' by S.W. Tilton and Company. Publication date 1877.