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Terracotta oinochoe (jug), attributed to the Class of the Red-Bodied Oinochoai III, Greek, Attic (MET, 06.1021.66)

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Artist
Creator:Class of the Red-Bodied Oinochoai III
Title
Terracotta oinochoe (jug)
Description
Greek, Attic; Oinochoe; Vases; The representation of Herakles fighting the Nemean lion is the most common depiction in Archaic Greek art of all the hero's labors. In this scene, Herakles wrestles the lion on the ground, pulling up its hind leg. The skin of the lion was invulnerable; thus, Herakles strangled the beast with his bare hands.
Date early 5th century B.C.
Medium Terracotta
Dimensions H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm.)
institution QS:P195,Q160236
Current location
Greek and Roman Art
Accession number
06.1021.66
Credit line Rogers Fund, 1906
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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/247235

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