Loading

Attic Red-Figure Kylix Fragment (comprised of 2 joined fragments) (Main View, cropped from 009725D1V1)

Onesimos, Euphronios

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Two joined fragments. Int: a bundle of kindling gathered underneath the legs of a tripod. The feet rest on a groundline composed of a tongue pattern. Between this and an outer border composed of a meander and starburst pattern are sideways palmettes and tendrils. Ext: Amazons in a striped long-sleeve tunics. The one on the right is on one knee and carries a spear. There is part of the foot and scabbard of another warrior with a partial shield above. Simple ground line.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Attic Red-Figure Kylix Fragment (comprised of 2 joined fragments) (Main View, cropped from 009725D1V1)
  • Creator: Onesimos, Euphronios
  • Date Created: about 490 B.C.
  • Location Created: Athens, Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.)
  • Type: Cup
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 79.AE.17.7
  • Culture: Greek (Attic)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Herbert L. Lucas
  • Creator Display Name: Onesimos (Greek (Attic), active 500 - 480 B.C.) Euphronios (Greek (Attic), active 520 - 480 B.C.)
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)
The J. Paul Getty Museum

Additional Items

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Interested in Crafts?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites