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Amphora ; Group E Painters (from Exekias); ca. 550 BC; 42.57

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Name/TitleAmphora

About this objectAmphorae are very common storage vessels and come in a variety of styles and shapes. Featured here is a lustrous black glazed vase with two well-known scenes on either side.

On side A Herakles is pictured attacking Geryon. On side B is the Return of Hephaistos to Mt Olympus. Red and white paint is added to some of the figures and decoration. The base features some graffiti - possibly an anchor indicating this may have been a vase used for sea-trade.

MakerGroup E Painters (from Exekias)

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 550 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeGreece

Medium and MaterialsCeramic; Pottery

Style and IconographyAttic

TechniqueBlack-figure vase painting

MeasurementsHeight 425mm; Maximum diameter 282mm

Subject and Association KeywordsHeroes in art

Subject and Association KeywordsArms and Armour

Subject and Association KeywordsDeath in art

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals, mythical

Subject and Association KeywordsArt and mythology

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by Marion K. Steven, 1957

Object TypeStorage Vessels

Object number42.57