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Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe (Shape I)

Black-figure Altenberg Class · Oinochoe · about 510–500 B.C.

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.

Shape

Oinochoe

Technique

Black-figure

Date

about 510–500 B.C.

Culture

Greek (Attic)

Painter

Altenberg Class

Dimensions

H: 22.80 cm