K2.3 POSEIDON & POLYBOTES
| Museum Collection | Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Williams 64.9 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 275166 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Stamnos |
| Painter | Attributed to the Troilos Painter |
| Date | ca. 500 - 475 B.C. |
| Period | Late Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Poseidon battles the giant Polybotes. The god wields a trident in one hand and the rock of Nisyros in the other. The fallen giant is equipped with a spear, shield decorated with the image of a lion and a helm.
This image is a montage of several photos of the vase.
IMAGE DETAIL
Detail of Poseidon.
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