Terracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), ca. 500

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Terracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Late Archaic, ca. 500 , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. with handles 20 9/16 in. ( cm), Vases, Obverse, mounted Amazons, Reverse, symposium. Five men reclining on cushions are shown conversing at a symposium (drinking party). Two guests usually shared one couch, but in this abbreviated view the legs of the couches are missing so everyone appears to be on a single long cushion

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Size: 4147px × 5184px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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