/internal/media/dispatcher/1086013/resize%25253Aformat%25253Dthumbnail;jsessionid=5C34482FB99A05DB4036C76F26D24D66Two-handled jar (amphora) depicting Oedipus and the Sphinx of Thebes450–440 B.C.the Achilles PainterHeight: 33.2 cm (13 1/16 in.); diameter: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.)Ceramic, Red FigureBequest of Mrs. Martin Brimmer06.24471Side A: Sphinx on Doric column; youth (Oidipous) facing her.
Side B: Youth in himation, stands facing left.
[Label text]:
Oedipus and the Sphinx of Thebes are depicted on this vase. Having solved her riddle, Oedipus saved the city of Thebes from the wrath of this bizarre monster.
On the back of the amphora is another youth.
Nolan
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