Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)

Greek, Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 154

On either side, four running warriors

These four warriors running close together with overlapping shields illustrate the simple but effective tactical formation of the Greek infantry. Heavily armed soldiers were deployed in closely packed rows that moved as a unit, called a phalanx.

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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