Fragmentary stand of a terracotta lebes gamikos (round-bottomed bowl with handles and stand used in weddings)

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3rd quarter of 5th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Herakles and two figures Herakles appears beardless here, giving him an unusually young aspect. He has his lion's skin and club, however. Of particular note is the elaborately patterned garment.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd quarter of 5th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1919