Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar)

Attributed to the Alkimachos Painter

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

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.

Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar), Attributed to the Alkimachos Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar), Attributed to the Alkimachos Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic
Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar), Attributed to the Alkimachos Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic

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