T61.4 ATHENA & MARSYAS

Museum Collection | Antikensammlung Berlin |
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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.