/internal/media/dispatcher/1270844/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailHigh-handled cup (kantharos) with scenes from the Gigantomachyabout 470–460 B.C.the Amphitrite PainterHieronOverall: 26.5 x 28 cm (10 7/16 x 11 in.)Ceramic, Red FigureHenry Lillie Pierce Fund98.9321This high-handled cup (kantharos) has struts and thumb rests on handles. The kantharos is the type of wine cup favored by the god Dionysus and the hero Herakles.
Side A: Poseidon attacking the giant Polybotes. He hurls a mass of rock, the island of Nisyros, in his left hand and holds a trident in his right hand. His long hair is wreathed. The giant, wounded on his right side, turns and falls, but tries to strike out with his sword.
Side B: Dionysos attacks a giant with the end of his thyrsos and a serpent. He wears a wreath of ivy. The giant is fallen on one knee, but still grasps his sword.
Around upper surface of foot inscribed in Greek. Signed by the potter "Hieron, son of Medon" (IEPONMEΔONTOSEΠOI[E]).
Condition: Repaired with some restoration, not affecting images.Vessels26.500000000015364201