Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape I)

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Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape I)

Altenberg Class
Date
about 510–500 B.C.
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Greek (Attic)
Department
Vessels
Institution
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Herakles (with club, quiver and lionskin) leading the two-headed Kerberos (Cerberus). Behind the dog stands a woman with a spear (Athena). At left, Hermes (keykeion, boots, petasos) and a second male figure with a staff (Iolaos?). Running key pattern on the neck, and tongues on the shoulder.

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