Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar)
Attributed to the Alkimachos Painter
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.
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