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Attic Black-Figure Oinochoe or Olpe Fragment

Black-figure Oinochoe · 6th century B.C.

The fragment preserves the upper right corner of the figural scene. At right, the upper body of a helmeted warrior carrying shield and spear. His helmet bears an upright feather, and his shield is decorated with a flexed leg (added white, mostly worn). The warrior faces left, towards a rider (arms preserved) astride a horse. Dotted border above.

Shape

Oinochoe

Technique

Black-figure

Date

6th century B.C.

Culture

Greek (Attic)

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

80.AE.138.3