T22.2 THE CREATION OF PANDORA

Museum Collection: British Museum, London, United Kingdom
Catalogue Number: London E467
Beazley Archive Number: 206955
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Calyx krater
Painter: Attributed to the Niobid Painter
Date: --
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

Pandora stands stiffly facing forward, in form like a statue, as the gods approach one by one to bestow upon her. Aphrodite is in the process of adorning her with a myrtle wreath. Beside her stands Poseidon with trident, and on the other side Ares with spear and shield. Several other gods also appear in the scene, including Hephaistos, Athene, Zeus and Hermes (not shown).

NOTEThis image is a montage of several photos of the vase.

ARTICLESPandora, Aphrodite, Ares, Poseidon