O2.2 NEPHELAE
| Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | London E804 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 209477 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Astragalos |
| Painter | Attributed to Sotades Painter |
| Date | ca 500 - 450 B.C. |
| Period | - |
DESCRIPTION
Three Nephelae (Cloud-Nymphs) flit across the sky. They wear sheer robes and head-scarves (sakkoi). The painting was perhaps inspired by Aristophanes' comedy-play Clouds.