M34.3 THE OWL OF ATHENA
| Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Louvre CA2192 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 213371 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Skyphos |
| Painter | - |
| Date | ca. 475 - 450 B.C. |
| Period | Early Classical |
DESCRIPTION
A comical depiction of the owl of the goddess Athena.
The bird wears a crested helm and wields a spear and shield in its human-like arms. It faces an olive frond (not shown).