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Two-handled jar (neck amphora) depicting a herm in front of an altar

Red-figure the Nikon Painter · Amphora · 470–460 B.C.

Side A: woman, looking back, carries an oinochoe and phiale. Side B: bearded and wreathed herm in front of an altar. Inscriptions: Side A: (add Greek) On herm: " " Above altar: " " Recomposed; some restoration in black parts. [Label text]: A herm-a stone pillar with the head of Hermes and male genitals attached, is shown from the side on this amphora. These objects often stood on ancient roadsides as mile-markers and served to mark property lines. The herm shown here stands in front of an altar and has been decorated with wreaths and floral sprays.

Shape

Amphora

Technique

Red-figure

Period

Early Classical Period

Date

470–460 B.C.

Culture

Greek

Painter

the Nikon Painter