/internal/media/dispatcher/1644823/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailTwo-handled jar (neck amphora) depicting a herm in front of an altar470–460 B.C.the Nikon PainterHeight: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.); diameter: 15.7 cm (6 3/16 in.)Ceramic, Red Figure techniqueMuseum purchase with funds donated by Landon T. Clay68.1631Side A: woman, looking back, carries an oinochoe and phiale.
Side B: bearded and wreathed herm in front of an altar.
Inscriptions:
Side A: (add Greek)
On herm: " "
Above altar: " "
Recomposed; some restoration in black parts.
[Label text]:
A herm-a stone pillar with the head of Hermes and male genitals attached, is shown from the side on this amphora. These objects often stood on ancient roadsides as mile-markers and served to mark property lines. The herm shown here stands in front of an altar and has been decorated with wreaths and floral sprays.Vessels33.500000000015362301