Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Early Western World
6. Mediterranean (Early Western World)
7. Aegean
8. Aegean styles
9. Aegean pottery styles
10. Greek pottery styles
11. Mainland Greek pottery styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to a pottery style first found on the west slope of the Acropolis in Athens, but later known in many other locations. It existed from the fifth century BCE through the fourth century BCE, and is characterized by a stamped decoration that was covered with black glaze. Floral motifs and other decorations were sometimes painted in red, white, or yellow on the black surface.