
Bell Krater Red Figure c.. 460 BCE.;
Attributed to the Danae Painter
Greek, Attic;
Terracotta; H. 30.2 cm/ 11 7/8 in.
The krater shows a domestic scene. One woman sits on a cushioned chair, plaing a lyre, while two others stand and listen intently. This type of domestic scene was common the the second half of the fifth century BCE.