Two-handled jar (amphora) with Zeus and Hermes
about 550–540 B.C.
Place of ManufactureAthens, Attica, Greece
Medium/TechniqueCeramic, Black Figure
Dimensions46.8 cm (18 7/16 in.)
Credit LineHenry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession number99.517
On View
Not on viewClassificationsVessels
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ProvenanceBy 1899: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records he thought the vase was probably from Vulci and he noted that: the vendor had it from the Roman dealer Lucchetti, and it came originally in all probability from the collection of the Prince of Canino); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, 1899, for $ 32,500.00 (this is the total price for MFA 99.338-99.542)
the Andokides Painter
about 525–520 B.C.
about 530–520 B.C.
the Antimenes Painter
about 520–510 B.C.
Edinburgh Painter
about 510–500 B.C.