Terracotta pelike (jar)

Chicago Painter

mid-5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Obverse, Apollo and his sister, Artemis, pouring libation at altar Reverse, two women Dressing in a long chiton, Apollo holds a kithara, the stringed instrument used for professional and public performances. He appears here in his role as leader of the nine muses and patron of the arts. Artemis pours liquid into the phiale held by her brother, and he in turn pours a libation onto the altar between them.

Artist

Chicago Painter

Date

mid-5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906