| Collection: | University Museum, University of Pennsylvania |
| Summary: | Side A: Athena and a youth (Theseus?). Side B: man with a scepter. |
| Ware: | Attic Red Figure |
| Painter: | Attributed to the Providence Painter |
| Context: | Said to be from Nola |
| Date: | ca. 460 BC - ca. 450 BC |
| Dimensions: | H. 0.343 m., D. 0.181 m. |
| Primary Citation: | |
| Shape: | Nolan amphora |
| Beazley Number: | 207371 |
| Region: | Campania |
| Period: | Early Classical |
Condition:
The vase is in perfect condition.
Decoration Description:
Side A: Athena and a youth. Athena and the youth, possibly Theseus, stand facing one another, Athena on the left and the youth on the right. Athena holds a spear vertically in her left hand, her helmet held in her lowered right hand. The youth is reaching toward Athena with his open right hand, two spears held in his left hand, and a sword in the scabbard at his waist. Athena is dressed in a simple shift (a peplos?) under a low-belted chiton, and she has a short mantle draped over both shoulders. She wears a diadem over her long, wavy hair, and a round earring. The youth has short hair and is beardless. He wears a short chiton and has a short mantle draped over his arms, leaving his shoulders bare. A circular hat or rolled pack hangs behind his back. Both figures are barefoot.
Side B: man with a scepter. A solitary man is shown standing in profile to the right holding a tall staff. He has short hair and a long beard, and is dressed in a long chiton and wrapped in a mantle. His feet are bare. He holds his staff, which has a finial, upright in his right hand. It is taller than he is.
Collection History:
The amphora originally belonged to the collection of William S. Vaux. It was bequeathed to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 1882, and has been on extended loan to the University Museum, Philadelphia, since 1935.
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