O14.3 HERACLES & THE CENTAUR NESSUS
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum, Athens |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Athens CC657 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 300025 |
| Ware | Attic Black Figure |
| Shape | Amphora, Neck |
| Painter | Attributed to Nettos Painter |
| Date | ca. 550 - 520 B.C. |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Neck: Heracles grasps the centaur Nessus (labelled Netos) by the hair as he prepares to slay him with a sword.
Sides: Gorgons (see other image).