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T61.4 ATHENA & MARSYAS

Athena & Marsyas | Attic red figure vase painting
DETAILS
Museum Collection Antikensammlung Berlin
Catalogue No. Berlin F2418
Beazley Archive No. 6982
Ware Attic Red Figure
Shape Chous
Painter Attributed to Codrus Painter
Date -
Period Classical

DESCRIPTION

The satyr Marsyas prepares to retrieve the double-flute discarded by the goddess Athena. He is depicted with a pug nose and the ears and tail of an ass. The goddess wears a helm and snake-trimmed aegis cloak, and holds a spear.

ARTICLES

Athena, Marsyas