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Black-Figure Oinochoe (Wine Jug): Boxers

Black-figure Class of London B 524 · Oinochoe · c. 550–540 BCE

Two stout young boxers, unbearded, face off on this small wine jug. Curiously, while one boxer has both hands wrapped for fighting (in leather straps known as himantes), the other has left one hand bare, holding it up to fend off punches. The seated figure at left, with one hand raised, may be a judge. The standing figure at right, whose white hair and beard are now mostly gone, is likely a spectator.

Shape

Oinochoe

Technique

Black-figure

Date

c. 550–540 BCE

Culture

Greek, Attic

Painter

Class of London B 524

Attribution

Attributed