Three fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl)

Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 161

The ransom of Hector and a satyr standing before a woman

Gnathian is a conventional term principally used for Apulian pottery in which polychrome decoration is applied to a black-glaze ground. The representation of the ransom of Hector was inspired by Aischylos' tragedy of the same name. The action is occurring on a stage, indicated by the horizontal lines below Hector's couch and footstool and the vertical tent supports. Priam kneels, clasping the legs of Achilles in supplication. The reverse shows figures executed in incision, with added white and yellow details.

Three fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian

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Three fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
Three fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
Three fragments of a terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian

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