Theseus wrestling the Minotaur | Greek vase, Athenian red figure kylix

T34.8 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUROS

Museum Collection: British Museum, London, UK
Catalogue Number: London 1917.7-26.3
Beazley Archive Number: 218010
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Kylix, stemless
Painter: Attributed to the Meleager Painter
Date: ca 400 - 300 BC
Period: Late Classical

SUMMARY

Theseus grasps a rather comical looking Minotauros by the horn, as he prepares to slay it with his sword.

ARTICLES

Minotauros

 
 
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