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Framed Print of Attic Black-Figure Kyathos (Ladle) with Perseus chasing Gorgons, 510-500 BC. Creator: Theseus Painter
Additional Info: The Greek hero Perseus pursues the monstrous gorgons around the sides of this Athenian black-figure kyathos. In Greek mythology, Perseus, trapped in a foolish boast, was compelled to obtain the head of the gorgon Medusa, whose gaze turned men to stone. Here Perseus, identified by his winged cap and boots, runs along with his sword drawn. The three gorgon sisters with their winged female bodies and horrifying faces are only slightly distinguished from one another in this unusual portrayal of the myth. Typically, Perseus sneaks up on the sleeping gorgons to behead Medusa, and then the two remaining sisters chase him. This is the only example of this scene on Attic kyathoi. A kyathos is a dipper used to ladle wine from large mixing vessels. The shape entered the Athenian pottery repertoire from Etruria, and Athenian artists decorated the foreign shape primarily for export back to Etruria. On this kyathos, as on many of the time, the black-figure decoration was not applied on the natural reddish clay of the vessel but on a specially prepared white slip. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 41090717
6th Century Bc Athenian Athens Attic Black Figure Drinking Vessel Gorgon Greece Europe Handle Ladle Mythical Beasts Mythical Creatures Mythical Figure Mythological Mythological Creature Mythological Figure Perseus Terra Cotta Terracotta
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.6cm x 19.3cm (9.3" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
