K7.12 THE RETURN OF HEPHAESTUS
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Florence |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Florence 4209 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 300000 |
| Ware | Attic Black Figure |
| Shape | Krater, Volute |
| Painter | Signed by Kleitias |
| Date | ca 570 - 560 B.C. |
| Period | High Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Hephaestus returns to Olympus riding on the back of a donkey. He is led by the god Dionysus (not shown) and accompanied by Silens. Near the entrance stands Aphrodite (not shown) who has been promised to the god for a bride in return for the release of Hera from the cursed throne.
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K9.4 Ares
K6.3 Artemis
T92.2 Pygmies
T92.2B Pygmies
