Fragment of a terrracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)

Attributed to the Painter of the Dublin Situlae

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Pentheus attacked by a woman

This piece consists of two joined fragments, 19.192.81.2 and .8. Pentheus is shown holding two spears and a sword. He brandishes the latter in defense against a woman who attacks him from the right with a thyrsos (fennel stalk with ivy). The death of Pentheus is the main subject of the front of the vase. His expression is masterfully conveyed by the relief lines.

Fragment of a terrracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Attributed to the Painter of the Dublin Situlae, Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian

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