Main panel: maltese dog and grapes
Overview: main panel
Overview: handle to left
| Collection: | University Museum, University of Pennsylvania |
| Summary: | Maltese dog and grapes. |
| Ware: | Attic Red Figure |
| Context: | Said to be from Athens |
| Date: | ca. 450 BC - ca. 435 BC |
| Dimensions: | H. 0.103 m., D. 0.078 m., D. foot 0.062 m. |
| Shape: | Chous |
| Beazley Number: | 21210 |
| Region: | Attica |
| Period: | Classical |
Condition:
The surface of the vase is chipped and worn, especially on the handle and lip.
Decoration Description:
Maltese dog and grapes. A Maltese dog stands to the right, his right forepaw off the ground. A bunch of grapes hangs above him.
Shape Description:
The vessel has a trefoil lip.
Collection History:
The vase was a gift of the estate of Rodney S. Young to the University Museum, Philadelphia, in 1975. It is said to have been purchased in Athens.