Description: Croesus at the Stake, Attic Red Figure Amphora, 500-490 BC.On side A of this vase shows the wealthy King Croesus about to be burned on a funeral pyre.This story was described in Book I of Herodotus convincing Croesus that he ought not to be considered happy until after he has died.Myson is the painter of the original.The original is in the Louvre Museum. On side B is the depicting of the abduction of the amazon Antiope by Athenian Hero Theseus. According to Diodorus Theseus sailed to the regio as an ally of Herakles.Antiope was the reward of his valiant assistance. HANDMADE - SMOOTH SURFACEDimensions are:Height 30 cm ( 11.81 inches)Width 18 cm ( 7.08 inches)2.040 gr
Price: 340 USD
Location: Heraklio
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Type: Vase
