Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar)
Obverse, combat between an Amazon and a Greek
Reverse, youth
The Amazons were famous horsewomen. It is interesting, therefore, that the device of the Greek warrior's shield consists of the hindquarters of a horse.
Reverse, youth
The Amazons were famous horsewomen. It is interesting, therefore, that the device of the Greek warrior's shield consists of the hindquarters of a horse.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar)
- Artist: Attributed to the Alkimachos Painter
- Period: Classical
- Date: ca. 470–460 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
diameter 7 in. (17.8 cm) - Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1941
- Object Number: 41.162.16
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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