
Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. Status On View, Gallery 151 Department Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium Culture Ancient Greek Title Column-Krater (Mixing Bowl) Place Athens (Object made in) Dateĭates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Angered at his impudence, here Zeus strikes Salmoneus dead with a real lightning bolt. Salmoneus, king of Elis, pretended to be Zeus by imitating the sound of thunder and the appearance of lightning. It is decorated with a mythological scene. This particular shape is called a column krater after its columnar handles. The master of ceremonies at the symposium, or drinking party for men, determined the ratio of wine to water, both of which were poured into a large mixing bowl, like this one. If you have specific questions or information about content, the website, and applications, please contact us.The Greeks diluted their wine by blending it with water. However, Get Archive LLC does not own each component of the compilation displayed and accessible on the PICRYL website and applications. Get Archive LLC is the owner of the compilation of content that is posted on the PICRYL website and applications, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, tags, design, codes, and software ("Content").

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