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Vase Catalog Number: Berlin inv. 1965.5

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Collection:Berlin, Antikenmuseen
Summary:Nike and Youth
Ware:Attic Red Figure Shape:Oinochoe
Painter:Attributed to the the Berlin Painter Potter:
Context: Region:
Date:500 B.C. Period:Archaic
Dimensions:

H. with handle 28.3 cm.

Primary Citation:ARV2, (210.184 bis); Para, 345; Beazley Addenda 2, 196

Decoration:

Nike and youth. Nike flying with a wreath to a youth who carries an acontion. The Nike flies in from the left holding a wreath toward the youth with outstretched hands. Her wings are extended behind her, and she wears a chiton, short mantle and a broad fillet over her hair. The youth (a victor in the javelin throw?) stands on the right holding an acontion in his right hand. He wears a mantle and wreath.

Condition:

The vase is in excellent condition.

Sources Used:

Gehrig et al. Führer, 140.

Other Bibliography:

Berl. Museen 1965, 2-3; Boardman 1975, fig. 161; Greifenhagen 1968, fig. 42; Hoffmann 1971a, 125, figs. 100a-b.

(Kathleen Krattenmaker)

Keywords:

carrying, chiton, fillet, flying, holding, mantle, Nike, Nike and youths, wearing, winged, wreath, youth

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6 Images

Archive NumberCaption
1992.07.0058Overview: handle left
1992.07.0059Overview: handle rear
1992.07.0060Main panel: Nike
1992.07.0061Main panel: Nike and youth, upper half
1992.07.0062Main panel: youth
1992.07.0063Handle: decoration
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