amphora neck.amphora jug pot

Title

amphora neck.amphora jug pot

Identifier

Description

VASE II Same style. Obv. Herakles welcomed into heaven by Athene, behind whom stands Hermes. Stern of ship on Athene's large round shield; beside her is an animal with horn and long tail. Rev. Theseus wearing lion's skin apparently - of which tail and hind paws are seen, but of whose upper part no notice is taken - slaying bull-headed figure otherwise human - the Minotaur. Female figure (Ariadne) behind Theseus; male behind Minotaur.

Date

Early: -600 Late: -500 Period: IA

Format

H: 405 mm Dia: 270 mm

Creator

Henderson, Alexander Dr

Subject

Athene Herakles Hermes Theseus Minotaur

Relation

pottery

Contributor

Henderson, Alexander Dr

UUID

45a07f2b-2d6b-4f87-99d0-bff8345dcaee

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