Agora Object: Agora XXX, no. 477 Chronology: | | Probably first quarter of the 4th century B.C. | Deposit: | | E 2:3 | Published Number: | | AV 30.477 | References: | | Object: P 14629
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Four non-joining fragments, c of rim. Start of handle on d. Max. dim. a) 0.079, b) 0.111, c) 0.074, d) 0.145. Est. diam. at rim 0.32.
A, Herakles and Nike, Dionysos and a maenad. Fragment a (illustrated) preserves the upper parts of Nike to right, about to put a wreath around the head of Herakles (already wreathed), who faces her holding his club (upper part). Nike wears a peplos and has a wreath around her head. Of Herakles all that remains is his head and shoulders. Fragment b shows Dionysos (head, shoulders, arms missing) seated to left on a cloak, holding a thyrsos in his left hand. In front of him is a maenad (drapery) holding out the god's kantharos (foot, a little of body). Fragment c preserves the forelock of the maenad.
B, youths, probably two to right, one to left. Fragment d shows the head and back of one wrapped in a himation. Below the figures, stopped-maeander pattern (part on fragment b). Preliminary sketch. White: Nike's flesh; wreaths; kantharos. Dilute glaze: hair.
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