Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
Interior, two men reclining and nude youth, labeled Amykos, on the ground
In this representation, Makron seems to adapt a symposium scene (drinking party) to a mythological subject. The ship Argo set out form Greece eastward in search of the Golden Fleece. The participating heroes included Jason, Peleus, Meleager, Herakles, and the Dioskuroi—Castor and Pollux. At one point in the journey, King Amykos challenged the Dioskuroi to a boxing match and was defeated. The scene here may depict the two heroes, reclining with phialai (libation bowls) for offerings, and the vanquished Amykos.
In this representation, Makron seems to adapt a symposium scene (drinking party) to a mythological subject. The ship Argo set out form Greece eastward in search of the Golden Fleece. The participating heroes included Jason, Peleus, Meleager, Herakles, and the Dioskuroi—Castor and Pollux. At one point in the journey, King Amykos challenged the Dioskuroi to a boxing match and was defeated. The scene here may depict the two heroes, reclining with phialai (libation bowls) for offerings, and the vanquished Amykos.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
- Artist: Attributed to Makron
- Period: Classical
- Date: ca. 480 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
diameter 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm) - Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
- Object Number: 07.286.49
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Makron
ca. 490–480 BCE
Makron
ca. 480 BCE
Makron
early 5th century BCE
Makron
ca. 490–480 BCE
Makron
ca. 490–480 BCE
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