Terracotta amphora (jar)
Obverse, Athena mounting chariot, with Herakles and gods
Reverse, warriors' departure
The scene on the reverse is interesting for the way in which the painter suggests depth by showing one figure behind and almost covering the other. The rider is leading an unmounted horse to his left. Similarly, at the right, the hoplite stands in front of an archer, recognizable by his bow.
Reverse, warriors' departure
The scene on the reverse is interesting for the way in which the painter suggests depth by showing one figure behind and almost covering the other. The rider is leading an unmounted horse to his left. Similarly, at the right, the hoplite stands in front of an archer, recognizable by his bow.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta amphora (jar)
- Artist: Attributed to the Group of Toronto 305
- Period: Archaic
- Date: ca. 520 BCE
- Culture: Greek, Attic
- Medium: Terracotta; black-figure
- Dimensions: H. 21 5/16 in. (54.2 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Leonard A. Cohn, 1941
- Object Number: 41.85
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Greek, Cretan
late 7th century BCE
Group of Toronto 305
last quarter of 6th century BCE
Multiple artists/makers
ca. 530 BCE
Group E
ca. 550 BCE
Group E
ca. 540 BCE
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