Terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
Obverse, libation at the departure of a warrior
Reverse, two youths and a woman
The scene probably shows a family gathered to say farewell to a departing warrior. The woman holds a phiale (libation bowl) to pour an offering.
Reverse, two youths and a woman
The scene probably shows a family gathered to say farewell to a departing warrior. The woman holds a phiale (libation bowl) to pour an offering.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
- Artist: Attributed to the Orchard Painter
- Period: Classical
- Date: ca. 460 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: 17 1/4in. (43.8cm)
Other (diameter of mouth): 14 3/16in. (36.1cm) - Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1925
- Object Number: 25.78.45
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Orchard Painter
ca. 460 BCE
Orchard Painter
ca. 460 BCE
Orchard Painter
ca. 460 BCE
Orchard Painter
460–450 BCE
Orchard Painter
mid-5th century BCE
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