Terracotta amphora (jar)

Attributed to the manner of the Antimenes Painter

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Obverse, Athena mounting her chariot, with Herakles and gods
Reverse, Herakles and the Nemean lion

The obverse depicts the introduction of Herakles into Mount Olympos. He is accompanied by Athena, his protectress, Apollo, Dionysos, and Leto; the names are inscribed.

Terracotta amphora (jar), Attributed to the manner of the Antimenes Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta amphora (jar), Attributed to the manner of the Antimenes Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta amphora (jar), Attributed to the manner of the Antimenes Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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