M34.3 THE OWL OF ATHENA
Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
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Catalogue No. | Louvre CA2192 |
Beazley Archive No. | 213371 |
Ware | Attic Red Figure |
Shape | Skyphos |
Painter | - |
Date | ca. 475 - 450 B.C. |
Period | Early Classical |
DESCRIPTION
A comical depiction of the owl of the goddess Athena.
The bird wears a crested helm and wields a spear and shield in its human-like arms. It faces an olive frond (not shown).