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Attic red-figure column krater by the Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy Attic red-figure column krater by the Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy
ATTIC RED-FIGURE KRATER BY THE PAINTER OF HE LOUVRE CENTAUROMANCHY

The capture of Helen. Theseus on horseback carrying a spear pursues Helen and her sister Clytemnestra who both flee to the right.
Reverse: three draped youths.
For the abduction of Helen on Attic vases see Kahil, Helene, LIMC, nos. 48-52.

Ex French collection.

Ca. 470-460 BC

H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm.)

CP0807
$75,000


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Attic red-figure column krater by the Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy
Attic red-figure column krater by the Painter of the Louvre Centauromachy
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