Reveller Courtesan BM E44

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Artist/Maker Euphronios as potter (signed), Onesimos

A courtesan ties up her himation (long garment) again while her middle-aged client watches up. The lyre show her to be a musician called for a banquet. Interior from an Attic red-figured kylix, ca. 490. From Vulci.

Dimensions Diam. 18.6 cm (7 ¼ in.)
Credit line Former collection of Antoine-Edme Durand
Accession number GR 1836.2-24.25 (Cat. Vases E 44)

Location Main floor, room 14, Greek & Rome

Photographer/Source Jastrow (2006)

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