O2.2 NEPHELAE
Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
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Catalogue No. | London E804 |
Beazley Archive No. | 209477 |
Ware | Attic Red Figure |
Shape | Astragalos |
Painter | Attributed to Sotades Painter |
Date | ca 500 - 450 B.C. |
Period | - |
DESCRIPTION
Three Nephelae (Cloud-Nymphs) flit across the sky. They wear sheer robes and head-scarves (sakkoi). The painting was perhaps inspired by Aristophanes' comedy-play Clouds.