T29.2 ZEPHYRUS & HYACINTHUS

Museum Collection | (not known where), Berlin |
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Catalogue No. | Berlin F2305 |
Beazley Archive No. | 205366 |
Ware | Attic Red Figure |
Shape | Kylix |
Painter | Attributed to Manner of Douris Painter |
Date | - |
Period | Classical |
DESCRIPTION
Zephyrus, the winged god of the west-wind, embraces the youth Hyacinthus. Alternatively, the figures could be an allegorical depiction of Love (Eros) seizing the beauty of youth. The young man carries a tortoise-shell lyre.