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Painter of Louvre F51

Storage Jar (Amphora)

Maker

Attributed to Painter of Louvre F51 (550 BCE - 540 BCE)

Culture

Greek

Title

Storage Jar (Amphora)

Year

550-540 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

clay

Geography

Place Made: Attica

Dimensions

Height: 28.1 cm (11 1/16 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

13.1479

Type

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

In Athenian culture it was customary for older men to seek out male youths for companionship, mentoring, and love. Many Greek vases, including this amphora, were painted with scenes depicting the initial courtship of a protégé. On one side of the vessel, an older man (signified by his beard) gives a leashed dog to a youth, who is holding two roosters in his arms. Both men are nude, and their lively stances suggest an active conversation. The second side, which is not visible, depicts a similar scene, with the older man presenting a stag while attempting to touch the younger one’s face. From a conservation standpoint, this vessel provides an interesting example of Greek vase-mending practices: the visible rivet holes indicate ancient repairs.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Attributed to Painter of Louvre F51 (550 BCE - 540 BCE)
Storage Jar (Amphora), 550-540 BCE
Terracotta, black-figure
Height: 28.1 cm (11 1/16 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 13.1479

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