Perseus the hero | Greek vase, Athenian white ground krater

H1.1 PERSEUS

Museum Collection: Museo Archeologico Regionale, Agrigento, Italy
Catalogue No.: Agrigento AG7
Beazley Archive No.: 214231
Ware: Attic White Ground
Shape: Krater, Calyx
Painter: Attributed to the Phiale Painter
Date: ca 475 - 425 BC
Period: --

SUMMARY

The hero Perseus with winged cap and sandals, and a pair of hunting spears. He faces Andromeda (not shown) chained to the rocks.

ARTICLES

Perseus

 
 
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