Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)

Attributed to the Persephone Painter

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Obverse, woman with mirror
Reverse, woman with plemochoe (perfume vase)

The column indicates that the scene is set indoors, and the kalathos (wool basket) on the ground suggests the ladies' occupation. The representation of each figure is noteworthy. The one with the mirror wears a peplos and her hair is bound with fillets. She appears younger. The other is dressed in a chiton and himation with her hair in a sakkos (snood). The Persephone Painter, whose masterpiece is displayed in the Jaharis Gallery on the main floor, characterizes figures with utmost economy.

Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase), Attributed to the Persephone Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase), Attributed to the Persephone Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase), Attributed to the Persephone Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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