Nikias I (potter)

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Panathenaic price amphora of Nicias and the vase painter Sikelos in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Panathenaic price amphora of Nicias and the vase painter Sikelos in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Panathenaic price amphora of Nicias and the vase painter Sikelos in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Nikias ( Greek  Νικίας ) was an Attic potter from Athens . Only one early signed Panathenaic price amphora is known of him, dating from around 560–550 BC. Is dated. This amphora was also signed by the vase painter Sikelos . It is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City , inventory number 1978.11.13.

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SURNAME Nicias I
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Nicias
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Attic potter
DATE OF BIRTH 7th century BC BC or 6th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 6th century BC BC or 5th century BC Chr.