Attic Red-Figure Pelike Fragment

Exterior: death of Argos. Hermes, in a black-bordered chitoniskos, chlamys, and winged boots, strides to left. The ends of his hair and the tip of his beard are visible, but his head, back, and much of his right leg are missing. He grasps Argos by the krobylos and stabs him through the neck. Argos, nude, his body covered with eyes, grabs Hermes' sword in his left hand, and extends his right. His name is inscribed (added red) above his head. Behind Argos and Hermes stands Io in the form of a bovine, facing right. At right, Zeus sits on his throne, watching the attack. Only his legs and scepter are preserved. An eagle stands at Zeus's feet. Interior, black.
The fragment belongs with 86.AE.198.1-.3 and 86.AE.199.7-.9.

Adapted from Neer, R., CVA Malibu 7 (1997).