[Agora Publication] Broneer (1956): The North Slope Krater, New Fragments

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 ... The lively action of this figure is unrelated to the peaceful scene above, where a nymph is seated beneath a spreading vine. The contrast, whether intentional or not, is in harmony with the rest of the decoration. ... Rim decoration 3. Vine pattern above handles 4. ... Animal scenes on A and B DIFFERENCES North Slope krater Shape: Proportion of height to diameter at top, 0.846: 1 Main Zone A: Herakles' introduction into Opympos Handles: Handles flanked by horn-like knobs; Tongue pattern at base of handles; Seated figure beneath the vine; Naturalistic rendering of vine leaves; Running satyrs beneath the handles Animal Scenes: Lions'manes rendered by incised S-pattern Bottom Zone: Plain Pharsalos krater Shape: Proportion of height to diameter at top, 0.943: 1 Main Zone A: Chariot scene with driver and grooms Handles: Handles termination in plastic volutes; No tongue pattern; No figure beneath the vine; Schematic rendering of vine leaves; No design beneath the handles Animal Scenes: Lions' manes rendered by purple Bottom Zone: Ray pattern There are many other differences in the style and drawing of anatomical details and in the use of accessory colors, incisions, etc.