Classical period red figure pottery
pictures collection from greek museums
Each thumbnail photo is a link to a larger version of the same
photograph.
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Pelike. The bride accepts the gifts brought by her
friends on the Epaulia (the day after wedding) . 340-330 BC. |
Erotic scene. Red figure askos from 400 BC. |
Red figure hydria. Departure of an ephebe. From Athens
(Brachami). 475-450 BC. National Archaeological Museum of Athens. |
Attic red figured calyx krater. A Nike in a four horse
apobates chariot with an armed youth. Hermes leads the way. 360-350 BC .
National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Calyx crater. Scene possibly from an episode of
the Trojan cycle: youths with oriental dress, female figures, and Eros. By
the Meleager painter. Late 5th cent. BC. National Archaeological Museum of
Athens |
Attic red figure calyx crater. A Nike adorning a
tripod. About 400 BC. National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Huge notive red figure cothon. The birth of Helen.
According to the most common version of the myth, the fair Helen was born
from en egg that was the fruit of the union between Nemesis and Zeus. The
egg was brought to Leda at Sparta by a shepherd or Hermes. The
representation shows Helen coming out of the egg. Found in Analipsi ,
Kynouria. 5th.c. BC. |
Boeotian red figure bell vase. A Nike crowns the nake
victor. At the right stands the judge, while the defeated athlete leaves
the scene with his head bowed. 430-420 BC. National Archaeological Museum
of Athens |
Attic red figure kylix. Interior youths wearing himatia.
Ephebes on both sides of the exterior. 440-430 BC. National Archaeological
Museum of Athens |
Attic red figure pyxis. The newly weds on their way to the groom's
house. From Eretria. 370-360 BC. National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Pelike. A departure of ephebe. Three men wearing
himatia. From Attica. 430-420 BC. National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
Attic red figure vase. On the front is a depiction of
the Gigantomachy the terrible battle between the Olympian gods and the
Giants. From Tanagra. About 400 BC. National Archaeological Museum of
Athens |