Grypomachy : Arimaspians fighting Griffins | Greek vase, Athenian red figure krater

M16.3 GRYPOMAKHIA

Museum Collection: Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
Catalogue Number: Louvre G529
Beazley Archive Number: 230372
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Krater, bell
Painter: Attributed to Group G
Date: ca 400 - 300 BC
Period: Late Classical

SUMMARY

Side A: Skythian-Arimaspoi warriors battle their blood-enemies the Grypes (Griffins).
Side B: Dionysos, Mainades & Satyroi (not shown)

ARTICLESGrypes, Arimaspoi

 
 
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