Agora Object: Agora XXX, no. 1628
Chronology:   Probably late 6th or early 5th century B.C.
Deposit:   E--F 12--14
Published Number:   AV 30.1628
References:   Object: P 6574
Floor fragment. Glaze pitted. Max. dim. 0.041.

I, uncertain subject. The fragment preserves part of a barbiton (upper section of arms, crosspiece, and strings). A sash hangs from the lower arm. In the lower left, the forearm and hand of a figure to right. Next to the crosspiece:

Relief contour. Red (flaked): inscription.

For the barbiton, see 196.

The musician on 1628 probably held his instrument by its arm in his left hand. For an example, see Louvre G 422 by the Phiale Painter (ARV2 1019, 77; Paralip. 440, 77; Addenda 315; Oakley, Phiale Painter, p. 79, cat. no. 77, pl. 59).