O14.3 HERACLES & THE CENTAUR NESSUS
Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum, Athens |
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Catalogue No. | Athens CC657 |
Beazley Archive No. | 300025 |
Ware | Attic Black Figure |
Shape | Amphora, Neck |
Painter | Attributed to Nettos Painter |
Date | ca. 550 - 520 B.C. |
Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Neck: Heracles grasps the centaur Nessus (labelled Netos) by the hair as he prepares to slay him with a sword.
Sides: Gorgons (see other image).