Three non-joining fragments, a + b of lip, bowl, and one handle, c of lip and bowl, d of bowl. Reserved line on inside of lip. Glaze on c and on handle slightly abraded. Est. diam. at rim 0.20; max. dim. a + b) 0.131, c) 0.045, d) 0.054. LIMC V, 1990, p. 36, no. 2008, pl. 55, s.v. Herakles.

A, Herakles and the Hydra. On the left of fragment a + b, Athena (most of low-crested helmet, left arm outstretched with the aegis over it, a bit of drapery) faces to right, her spear (head, part of shaft) held in her right hand (now missing). Before her, Herakles (head, feet, most of arms missing) attacks the monster, whose scaly body and tail appear on the right of the fragment. The hero is clad in a lionskin over a short, pleated chiton. There is a baldric over his right shoulder but no sheath or quiver. Above the aegis:

in front of Herakles' chest:

Fragment d continues the scene and gives part of two necks and more of the body of the Hydra. The dangling neck has probably had its head severed by Iolaos, who comes in from the right. All that remains of him is a bit of his corslet, part of his right forearm with his cloak over it, and a little of his right hand holding the knife (end of handle). B, subject uncertain. Fragment c appears to come from this side of the cup. It preserves the wreathed head and most of the right arm of a youth to left. This youth cannot be Iolaos because a little of his right forearm appears on fragment d. Above the youth's arm:

Preliminary sketch. Incised contour for youth's hair. Relief contour. Dilute glaze (very faint): muscles. Red: inscriptions; baldric; wreath.

For the subject, see LIMC V, 1990, pp. 35--36, s.v. Herakles, (J. Boardman and G. Kokkorov-Alewras).

The Ashby Painter (ARV2 one 299, 1; ARV2 455, 12).