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Two Joined Calyx Krater Fragments
Pezzino Group5th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Fragment of a calyx krater comprised of two joined fragments. On the right, a bearded head thrust forward; thick lips, blunt nose, Corinthian helmet up on his hair. Below this on left part of horizontal body (ribs marked). Behind it, vertical shaft (spear) and at extreme left shield rim (interior; tassel). The warrior must be lifting the body.
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Details
- Title: Two Joined Calyx Krater Fragments
- Creator: Pezzino Group
- Date Created: 5th century B.C.
- Location Created: Athens, Greece
- Physical Dimensions: 8.2 × 2.7 cm (3 1/4 × 1 1/16 in.)
- Type: Krater
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Terracotta
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 76.AE.102.10
- Culture: Greek (Attic)
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Gordon McLendon
- Creator Display Name: Pezzino Group
- Classification: Vessels (Containers)
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