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Probably by the Painter of Tarquinia RC 6847
Boxer
The articulation of the athlete's body here suggests a seasoned veteran. His hands wrapped in thongs, the boxer is about to deal a blow to his opponent.
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Title: Fragments of a terracotta amphora (jar)
Artist:
Probably by the Painter of Tarquinia RC 6847
Period: Archaic
Date: ca. 550–525 BCE
Culture: Greek, Attic
Medium: Terracotta; black-figure
Dimensions:
H. (.a): 4 in. (10.2 cm)
H. (.c): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
H. (.d): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Gift of Ernest Brummer, 1957
Accession Number: 57.12.9a–d
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