Fragment of a terrracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: Overall: 9 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (24.8 x 11.4cm). Date: mid-4th century B.C..Pentheus attacked by a womanThis piece consists of two joined fragments, 19.192.81.2 and .8. Pentheus is shown holding two spears and a sword. He brandishes the latter in defense against a woman who attacks him from the right with a thyrsos (fennel stalk with ivy). The death of Pentheus is the main subject of the front of the vase. His expression is masterfully conveyed by the relief lines. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Fragment of a terrracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water). Culture: Greek, South Italian, Apulian. Dimensions: Overall: 9 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (24.8 x 11.4cm). Date: mid-4th century B.C..Pentheus attacked by a womanThis piece consists of two joined fragments, 19.192.81.2 and .8. Pentheus is shown holding two spears and a sword. He brandishes the latter in defense against a woman who attacks him from the right with a thyrsos (fennel stalk with ivy). The death of Pentheus is the main subject of the front of the vase. His expression is masterfully conveyed by the relief lines. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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