Vases Black-figure Amphora Attic Black-Figure Amphora
Attic Black-Figure Amphora

Attic Black-Figure Amphora

Black-figure Amphora · 550–540 B.C.
A. Departure. A youth stands behind his horse; a piece of fabric hangs behind the youth. To the left, two bearded males wearing cloaks are engaged in conversation. At right, youth walking to the right, looking back, and a draped male (head and upper body missing).

B. Departure. Similar to A. The youth with a chlamys over his left arm stands before a horse. A piece of fabric hangs at upper right. A second youth leads the horse, facing a bearded draped male at far right. On the left, two bearded males wearing mantles are conversing. Downward pointing rays above on both panels. Rays above the simple torus foot.

The vase is heavily restored.
Shape
Technique
Date
550–540 B.C.
Culture
Greek (Attic)
Dimensions
H: 29.00 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
71.AE.197
Image Source
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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)