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Attic Red-Figure Volute Krater Fragment (Main View, front)

Euthymides

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Single fragment preserving part of the shoulder and body. Slightly burnt.
Figural scene bordered on top by a tongue pattern on the shoulder at the junction with neck. Interior: upper part reserved, lower part black.

The fragment preserves the helmet of a warrior facing left. The edge of the helmet’s turned-up cheekpiece is visible. At the right end of the fragment are preserved two closed fingers of his hand. He is probably in an attacking position.

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  • Title: Attic Red-Figure Volute Krater Fragment (Main View, front)
  • Creator: Euthymides
  • Date Created: about 490 B.C.
  • Location Created: Athens, Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)
  • Type: Krater
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 80.AE.138.13
  • Culture: Greek (Attic)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Mary Ann Petery
  • Creator Display Name: Euthymides (Greek (Attic), active 515 - 490 B.C.)
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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