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Hydria
Italian imitation of Greek
Modern, imitating works of the Archaic Period
Shortly before A.D. 1889, imitating a work of about 530–520 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, imitation black figure
Dimensions
Height: 43.7 cm (17 3/16 in.); diameter: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Everett Fund
Accession Number89.562
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
Catalogue Raisonné
CVA Boston 2, pl. 075.
DescriptionOn shoulder the battle of Theseus and the Minotaur: eight figures.
Principal design Herakles mounting a quadriga. Athena stands in the chariot. Six other figures, including Apollo, who plays the lyre. Below, two lions and two fawns, alternating. Painted over.
Principal design Herakles mounting a quadriga. Athena stands in the chariot. Six other figures, including Apollo, who plays the lyre. Below, two lions and two fawns, alternating. Painted over.
ProvenanceBy 1888: with Cesare Cappelli (said to come from Ruvo); purchased by R. Lanciani from Cesare Cappelli; purchased by MFA from R. Lanciani, 1889, for $235.51 (the total price for MFA 89.561 and 89.562)