Vases Red-figure Amphora Doubleen with a Discobolos
Doubleen with a Discobolos
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Doubleen with a Discobolos

Red-figure 5554 · Amphora · ca. 490-480 BCE (Late Archaic-earlyClassical)
<p>This doubleen depicts on the front a Discobolos. Moving right, he looks back to the left at the discus in his right hand. His left hand is raised above his wreathed head, and he supports himself on his right foot. His left foot is raised off the round, indicating that the throw is in progress.On the back is a mantled youth standing left. Wreathed, he extends his right hand; the thumb and index and middle fingers are extended, the other two are folded under.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.57' rel='external'>Doubleen with a Discobolos</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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Technique
Date
ca. 490-480 BCE (Late Archaic-earlyClassical)
Culture
Greek
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Dimensions
H: 30.20 cm W: 17.30 cm
Medium
terracotta; red figure
Museum
Walters Art Museum
Accession Number
48.57
Image Source
walters_cc0
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