Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 155

Poseidon, Herakles, and Hermes fishing

The immortals of Mount Olympos were not exclusively engaged in momentous feats. Here three of them are shown fishing, each perched on a rock. Poseidon holds his catch in one hand, his trident in the other; Herakles tries his luck with a rod; and Hermes gesticulates at the right.

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta lekythos (oil flask), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta lekythos (oil flask), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta lekythos (oil flask), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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