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Apulian Red-Figure Hydria or Pelike Fragment

Darius Painterabout 350–325 B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Partially preserved frontal figure of an old man with white hair and beard. His head is turned slightly to right and his eyes are downcast. Drapery is pulled up over his head and shoulders, and the garment he wears is elaborately patterned. Above him, the fingers of a hand and a fold of drapery. Interior, undecorated.

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  • Title: Apulian Red-Figure Hydria or Pelike Fragment
  • Creator: Darius Painter
  • Date Created: about 350–325 B.C.
  • Location Created: Apulia, South Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 6.3 × 5.2 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/16 in.)
  • Type: Hydria / Pelike
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 86.AE.433
  • Culture: Greek (South Italian, Apulian)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Probably by Darius Painter (Greek (South Italian, Apulian), active 350 - 325 B.C.)
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

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