M12.4 CERBERUS
| Museum Collection | - |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Beazley Archive No. | N/A |
| Ware | Laconian Black Figure |
| Shape | Kylix |
| Painter | - |
| Date | C6th B.C. |
| Period | - |
DESCRIPTION
Cerberus, the three-headed guard dog of Hades, is depicted with a mane of coiled serpents and a serpentine tail. The bird flying above him perhaps represents a flittering soul. Heracles enters the scene on the right but only his club, hands and foot are visible.