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Red-Figure Stamnos (Mixing/Storage Vessel): Komos (Musicians and Revelers)

Red-Figure Stamnos (Mixing/Storage Vessel): Komos (Musicians and Revelers)

c. 435–425 BC

painter

attributed to Kleophon Painter

(Greek, Attic, active c. 440–410 BC)

Ceramic

Height: 40.4 cm (15 7/8 in.); Diameter of foot: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); width with handles: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.)

John L. Severance Fund 2023.3

Location

Did you know?

The Athenian stamnos, a shape favored by the Etruscans, was made primarily for export.

Description

Four lively figures move to the right across the front side of this stamnos, a vase used for storing and mixing wine. First comes a finely dressed woman playing the pipes, followed by three male figures, all nearly nude. The bearded one holds a drinking cup and reaches back, perhaps dancing, while the last in line concentrates on the music of his lyre.

See also
Collection: 
GR - Greek
Department: 
Greek and Roman Art
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic
Medium: 
Ceramic

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