Fragment of a terracotta bell-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
Five athletes
The names of the figures were inscribed. Those preserved are Megakles and Euthykles. Representations of athletes afforded artists the opportunity to depict the human body in varying poses. Of note here is the frontal face, which suggests an interest in conveying not only physical appearance but also a state of being.
The names of the figures were inscribed. Those preserved are Megakles and Euthykles. Representations of athletes afforded artists the opportunity to depict the human body in varying poses. Of note here is the frontal face, which suggests an interest in conveying not only physical appearance but also a state of being.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a terracotta bell-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
- Artist: Attributed to the Group of Polygnotos
- Period: Classical
- Date: ca. 450–440 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/4 x 9 3/8in. (28.6 x 23.8cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
- Object Number: 12.229.11
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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