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Thamyris is in the middle of the scene. He is holding his kithara (ancient string instrument) and he is seated between the Muses Erato and Cleo. The former is depicted seated and holding a lyre, the latter is holding a scroll.
Caption Red-figured lekythos with Thamyris playing kithara, along with two Muses
Mythic people Erato (Muse), Cleo (Muse) ,Thamyris (Musician)
Type Clay object
Artist/Creator Manner of P. of Meidias, Attic workshop
Current position Basel, Antikenmuseum und Sammlung Ludwig
Index number BS462
Dating 420-410 BC
Notes
Η παρουσία Μουσών παραπέμπει στην τιμωρία του Θάμυρη από τις Μούσες στο Δώριο της Μεσσηνίας μετά από διαγωνισμό μουσικής.
BAPD 3754, ANTIKENMUSEUM UND SAMMLUNG LUDWIG, BASEL, MUHL, BS462
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