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Fragmentary Attic Red-Figure Calyx Krater

Syleus Painter480–470 B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Reconstructed from fragments. Around the body - Amazonomachy consisting of four groups:
(i) a trio consisting of Herakles about to inflict the fatal blow against the fallen Andromache as her comrade comes to protect her; (ii) a fleeing Amazon, above the handle, collapsing as she is speared by her attacker. Another Greek is restored as his companion; (iii) a second trio, this time with the Amazon prevailing over a fallen Greek as his comrade comes to defend him; and (iv) a similar group to (iii), with the addition of an Amazon archer on the left.

Around the mouth, upright palmette and lotus pattern. On the cul, palmettes.
A number of small fragments have not been incorporated into the krater. See individual records for details.

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  • Title: Fragmentary Attic Red-Figure Calyx Krater
  • Creator: Syleus Painter
  • Date Created: 480–470 B.C.
  • Location Created: Athens, Greece
  • Type: Krater
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Terracotta
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 81.AE.219
  • Culture: Greek (Attic)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Attributed to Syleus Painter (Greek (Attic), active 490 - 470 B.C.)
  • Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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