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Pelike with warriors arming for departure

about 430 B.C.
Medium/TechniqueCeramic, Red Figure technique
DimensionsOverall: 36.1 cm (14 3/16 in.)
Diameter: 29 cm (11 7/16 in.)
Credit LineBartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession number03.793
On View
On view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Athens: found near present cemetery); March 24, 1903: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren
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about 425 B.C.
Two-handled jar (amphora) with a libation scene
the Phiale Painter (also known as the Boston Phiale Painter)
about 430 B.C.
Two-handled jar (amphora) with satyrs
The Charmides Painter
about 470 B.C.
Water jar (kalpis-hydria) with Danaë receiving Zeus
the Dinos Painter
about 430-420 B.C.
Mixing bowl (bell krater) with sacrifice scene
The Chrysis Painter
late 5th century B.C.
Drinking cup (kylix) depicting Theseus killing the Minotaur
the Painter of the Florence Pursuit
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Oil flask (lekythos) with the birth of Dionysos
The Alkimachos Painter
about 460 B.C.