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Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar)

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 26 1/8 in. (66.3 cm); diameter of mouth  7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); diameter of foot  5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm). Date: ca. 490 B.C..
Overse, Athena
Reverse, horse race
The Eucharides Painter's representation of the horse race very effectively contrasts the powerful animals with their young, slight, and vigorous jockeys.
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Title: Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar)
Caption: Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 26 1/8 in. (66.3 cm); diameter of mouth 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); diameter of foot 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm). Date: ca. 490 B.C.. Overse, Athena Reverse, horse race The Eucharides Painter's representation of the horse race very effectively contrasts the powerful animals with their young, slight, and vigorous jockeys.
Technique/material: Terracotta; black-figure
Period: ARCHAIC
Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit: Album
Releases: ? Model Release: No - ? Property Release: No
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Image size: 4200 × 4200 px | 50.5 MB
Print size: 35.6 × 35.6 cm | 1653.5 × 1653.5 in (300 dpi)