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Two-handled jar (amphora) with Zeus pursuing a woman (Thetis?)

about 470–460 B.C.
Place of ManufactureAthens, Attica, Greece
Medium/TechniqueCeramic, Red Figure
DimensionsDiameter: 17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.)
Credit LineBartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession number03.789
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceBy 1903: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Rome.); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, March 24, 1903
Oil flask (lekythos) with Athena
the Providence Painter
about 470–460 B.C.
Oil flask (lekythos) with man and woman
the Providence Painter
about 470–460 B.C.
Oil flask (lekythos) with Apollo
the Providence Painter
about 470–460 B.C.
Amphora
the Providence Painter
about 470–460 B.C.
Oil flask (lekythos) with Eros playing double flute
the Providence Painter
470–460 B.C.
Two-handled jar (amphora) with a libation scene
the Phiale Painter (also known as the Boston Phiale Painter)
about 430 B.C.
Fragment of a loutrophoros depicting the preparations of a bride
the Phiale Painter (also known as the Boston Phiale Painter)
430–425 B.C.
Two-handled jar (pelike) with actors preparing for a performance
the Phiale Painter (also known as the Boston Phiale Painter)
about 430 B.C.
Libation bowl (phiale mesomphalos) depicting men being entertained
the Phiale Painter (also known as the Boston Phiale Painter)
about 430 B.C.
Two-handled jar (amphora) with Achilles and Ajax
the Andokides Painter
about 525–520 B.C.