Nereid Riding Cetus - Ancient Greek Vase Painting (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | London E130 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 250178 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Cup, Stemless |
| Painter | Attributed to London E130 Painter |
| Date | - |
| Period | Classical |
DESCRIPTION
A Nereid-nymph, bearing a greave, rides side-saddle on the back of a Cetus (Sea-Monster). The goddess is either Thetis or one of her more generic sisters delivering the armour of Achilles.