T22.2 THE CREATION OF PANDORA
| Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | London E467 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 206955 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Krater, Calyx |
| Painter | Attributed to the Niobid Painter |
| Date | - |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
The gods bestow their gifts upon the first woman Pandora. She is depicted as a forward-facing, statuesque figure. The goddess Aphrodite steps forward to crown her with a wreath of myrtle. Ares, armed with a shield and spear, and Poseidon, holding a trident, stand on either side. Several other figures (not shown) complete the scene--Hephaestus, Athena, Zeus and Hermes.
This image is a montage of several photos of the vase.