Phineus & Harpies - Ancient Greek Vase Painting (original) (raw)
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P20.1 PHINEUS & THE HARPIES
DETAILS
| Museum Collection | The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Malibu 85.AE.316 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 30369 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Hydria, Kalpis |
| Painter | Attributed to the the Kleophrades Painter |
| Date | ca 480 B.C. |
| Period | Late Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Three winged Harpies snatch food from the table of the blind king Phineus. The old, balding man raises his hands to ward off the creatures.