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Psykter with Athletes in the Getty Villa, June 2016

Psykter with Athletes in the Getty Villa, June 2016
Wine Cooler with Athletes
Greek, made in Athens, about 510 BC
Terracotta
Red-figured psykter attributed to Smikros as painter

Inventory # 82.AE.53

Five pairs of men are depicted talking, courting, and cleansing on this vessel. The scene probably takes place in the gymnasion, where athletes trained and bathed. On this side, a wreathed figure scrapes himself with a strigil, while his companion unfolds a cloak to dress. The representation of the anatomy from multiple angles shows the experimental nature of early red-figure vase painting.

Text from the Getty Villa museum label.

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