Broneer, O ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The calyx-krater of Exekias, first published in 1937,1 was discovered at the bottom of a well in the American School excavations on the North slope of the Acropolis in Athens. The circumstances of discovery ... 1956 ... These isolated figures of nymphs and satyrs- rarely so unaware of each other's presence- and the grape-laden vines take the place of more usual forms of decoration round the handles.