Fragment of a bell-krater (mixing bowl) with the helmeted head of Athena, by the Chicago Painter
Greek (from Attica), Classical Period, 5th century B.C.
terracotta
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Source: collections.mfa.org
Red-figure stamnos by the Chicago Painter, depicting women participating in a festival of Dionysus, possibly the Anthesteria, an early spring holiday celebrating the opening of new wine
Greek (from Attica), Early Classical Period, c. 450 B.C.
terracotta
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Source: collections.mfa.org
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Red Figure pitcher (oinochoe) with two youths and a dog
Greek about 450 B.C. the Chicago Painter
Place of Manufacture, Athens, Attica, Greece
Ceramic, Red Figure