Phineus red-figure amphora

Phineus stands to the left of an offering table. His hands are raised in supplication. He is bearded and bald on top, with curls hanging down the back of his head. He wears a headband, long-sleeve chiton and mantle. Behind him his scepter stands upright and leaning slightly, as if against a wall. The tabletop is covered with offerings, part of which hangs over the side.

Phineus offering to the gods. The word "Theoi" is inscribed in front of his mouth. Attic red-figure neck amphora, found in Nola, Italy. Attributed to the Painter of the Yale Lekythos. British Museum 1867,0508.1113.

Online Resources
British Museum 1867,0508.1113
Subjects
Phineus
Type
Image
License
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Agent
The Painter of the Yale Lekythos
Date
ca. 470–450 BCE
Culture
Greek
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
h. 34.29 cm
Inscription
ΘΕΟΙ (or perhaps Θεώ)
Location
British Museum
Image Credit
© Trustees of the British Museum.
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