Athena & Poseidon Contest for Athens | Greek vase, Athenian black figure amphora

K2.11 ATHENE & POSEIDON

Museum Collection: Cabinet des Medailles, Paris, France
Catalogue No.: Paris Medailles 222
Beazley Archive No.: 310452
Ware: Attic Black Figure
Shape: Neck Amphora
Painter: The Amasis Painter
Date: ca 540 - 530 BC
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

Side A: Dionysos & Mainades (other image).
Side B: Athene stands facing Poseidon.The goddess wears her snake-trimmed aigis cape and holds a spear. Poseidon has his trident.

ARTICLES

Athene, Poseidon

OTHER IMAGES OF VASE

         
 
 
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