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Fragmentary terracotta loutrophoros (ceremonial vase for water)

Attributed to a painter of the Group of Polygnotos
ca. 440 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Battle of Greeks and Amazons

The large figures in fierce combat admirably fill the tall field of the loutrophoros.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragmentary terracotta loutrophoros (ceremonial vase for water)
  • Artist: Attributed to a painter of the Group of Polygnotos
  • Period: Classical
  • Date: ca. 440 BCE
  • Culture: Greek, Attic
  • Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
  • Dimensions: H. as restored 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm)
  • Classification: Vases
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.11.4a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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