Black-Figure Amphora

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Black-Figure Amphora
Side A: Athena
Side B: Horsemen
Greek, Attic, Ceramic, c. 540B.C.
Joseph Veach Noble Collection 86.24



“The decorative elements of this vase associate it with the Panathenaia. On the observe Athena is seen striding, wearing a crested helmet and aegis, and carrying a shield and a spear. On the reverse is a scene of a horse racing, with two riders jockeying their horses to victory. The lack of columns training Athena and the missing inscription mean that the Amphora was not an official prize. Perhaps it wa...