On the other side are three youths also in himatia – that on the left faces right, that in the middle also right, that on the right faces left. On the left, the youth is facing right and gesturing with his left hand next, a youth with a lyre is also facing to the right then a youth gesturing strongly and raising his stick as he leans to the right but with feet out-turned on the far right a final youth facing left, with a stick. Millennium Gallery and Public Corridor.On the front of this vase are four youths in himatia. 1903–1990), New York, by 1950s The Ian Woodner Family Collection purchased by MFAH, 2003.Įxhibition History 'Patrons Choice: The Silver Anniversary of The Museum Collectors, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,' September 18, 2004–January 30, 2005.

The other side of the column krater depicts a woman standing between two youths. Hermes, messenger to the gods, walks to the left but looks back to the right.

Iris extends her left hand toward Hera, who grasps it in her own hand. On the front, Zeus and Hera-king and queen of the Olympian gods-are seated on either side of the winged goddess Iris, who pours an offering from a jug called an oinochoe into a dish called a phiale, held by Zeus. The primary characters are important deities from Greek mythology.

It is exceptional for its size, its beautifully balanced composition, and the finely painted figures. This large ceramic vessel, called a column krater, was used for mixing water and wine. Annual Report and Financial Information.Anne Wilkes Tucker Photography Study Center.

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