The Greek
House
Furnishings
A matron, joined by her young daughter and
short-haired servant, holds a three-legged basket or situla. Behind
is a stool with a woven cushion. The items most commonly painted on
vases and on stone reliefs are chairs, stools, couches, tables and
various kinds of chests, boxes and baskets. Since these were
originally largely made of wood and other organic materials, they
have not survived like pottery and statues have. Some examples of
Greek furniture have been found in tombs.
Attic Red Figure Hydria
ca.460-450 B.C.
By the Penthesileia Painter
L-64-41
H.24.7; L.25.0;Dia.20.0 cm. UM neg. S4-95090-94
(larger version)
The Ancient Greek World Index
Attic Red Figure Hydria