T34.3 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR
| Museum Collection | Rhode Island School of Design Museum, New York |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | RISD 25.083 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 4808 |
| Ware | Attic Black Figure |
| Shape | Amphora |
| Painter | - |
| Date | ca 550 - 530 B.C. |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Side A: The departure of Triptolemus (see other image).
Side B: Theseus grabs the bull-headed Minotaur by the arm as he drives a sword into its neck. The pair of combatants are surrounded by the sacrificial youths and maidens (not shown).
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