Terracotta oinochoe (jug)

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 159

Wreathed figure riding mule

The primary figure is the wreathed and long-tressed youth seated on a high-backed traveling throne. Gesturing casually, he seems to be in communication with the youth in front of him who has a wreath and scepter. The protagonist is difficult to identify. His comfortable seat and the disparity between his feet suggest that he is Hephaistos. However, his youth, wreath, and flowing hair are more appropriate to Dionysos. Another possibility is that these are two youths acting out the Return of Hephaistos.

Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta oinochoe (jug), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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