Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)

Painter of Palermo 1162

ca. 480 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Woman and Nike at altar, each with phiale. Offering libations seems to have been an important role for women. Here a Nike (personification of victory), who looks very much like an Athenian lady with wings, and a mortal counterpart flank an altar. Each holds a phiale (libation bowl). It is likely that the sacrifice is for the successful return of a warrior or athlete.

Artist

Painter of Palermo 1162

Date

ca. 480 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1941