Bronze hydria (water jar)

Unknown

early 4th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

The hydria has two inscriptions on the lip, indicating that it was a prize in a contest. One inscription gives the name of the presiding official, Kalliar. The other inscription, in a different hand and dialect, indicates that the contestants dedicated the prize to Herakles, for whom the games were held. The implication is that the hydria was dedicated because there was no winner.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 4th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1957