[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 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. ... An incised line, drawn by compass, sets off the rim. The white color is well preserved, in contrast to the white on the fragments found in the well, which had largely disappeared from being immersed in the water (cf. breastplate of Diomedes on the left flank, Pl. 50 a). ... 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.