VesselsGreek5th century BCE
Pelike (wine container): Striding Herakles
c. 490-480 BCE
Artists
The Geras PainterArtist
Description
On one side, Herakles strides along with club in his right hand and carrying a pole with two suspended transport amphorae (storage jars) over left shoulder On the other side, a satyr a in long skirt draws water, or maybe even wine, from a well.
Dimensions
h. 21.2 x diam. 15.8 cm (8 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Joseph Hoppin collection; purchased in Rome, 1898.
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