Calyx-krater, fragments
Portion of a garland.
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.
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.
Artwork Details
- Title: Calyx-krater, fragments
- Period: Late Classical
- Date: ca. 360–340 BCE
- Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian
- Medium: Terracotta; added color
- Dimensions: c: greatest H.3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); greatest width: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
- Object Number: 10.210.17c
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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