K6.2 ARTEMIS
| Museum Collection | State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | St Petersburg B2365 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 206365 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure (White Ground) |
| Shape | Lekythos |
| Painter | Attributed to the Pan Painter |
| Date | ca 500 - 459 B.C. |
| Period | Late Archaic / Early Classical |
DESCRIPTION
Artemis feeds a long-necked bird (either a swan or heron) from her hand. The goddess is depicted with a spotted animal skin draped over her shoulders, a decorated quiver and spiked crown. She holds a cup (kylix) in her hand.