Theseus & Minotaur - Ancient Greek Vase Painting (original) (raw)
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T34.14 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR
DETAILS
| Museum Collection | The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Malibu 85.AE.376 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 350440 |
| Ware | Attic Black Figure |
| Shape | Amphora, Neck |
| Painter | Attributed to Group E |
| Date | ca. 550 B.C. |
| Period | High Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Theseus grasps the bull-headed Minotaur by the neck as he slits its throat with his sword. The pair are surrounded by the sacrificial Athenian youths and maidens.