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Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape I)
Altenberg Classabout 510–500 B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Herakles (with club, quiver and lionskin) leading the two-headed Cerberus. Behind the dog stands a woman with a spear (Athena). At left, Hermes (keykeion, boots, petasos) and a second male figure with a staff (Iolaos?).
Running key pattern on the neck, and tongues on the shoulder.
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Details
- Title: Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape I)
- Creator: Altenberg Class
- Date Created: about 510–500 B.C.
- Location Created: Athens, Greece
- Physical Dimensions: 22.8 cm (9 in.)
- Type: Oinochoe
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Terracotta
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 79.AE.21
- Culture: Greek (Attic)
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Altenberg Class (Greek (Attic))
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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