Terracotta oinochoe (jug) ca. 430 Greek, Attic Wreathed figure riding muleThe primary figure is the wreathed and long-tressed youth seated on a high-backed traveling throne. Gesturing casually, he seems to be in communication with the youth in front of him who has a wreath and scepter. The protagonist is difficult to identify. His comfortable seat and the disparity between his feet suggest that he is Hephaistos. However, his youth, wreath, and flowing hair are more appropriate to Dionysos. Another possibility is that these are two youths acting out the Return of Terracotta oi
Terracotta oinochoe (jug) ca. 430 Greek, Attic Wreathed figure riding muleThe primary figure is the wreathed and long-tressed youth seated on a high-backed traveling throne. Gesturing casually, he seems to be in communication with the youth in front of him who has a wreath and scepter. The protagonist is difficult to identify. His comfortable seat and the disparity between his feet suggest that he is Hephaistos. However, his youth, wreath, and flowing hair are more appropriate to Dionysos. Another possibility is that these are two youths acting out the Return of Terracotta oinochoe (jug). Greek, Attic. ca. 430 Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. Vases
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