Amphora (Wine Container) with Lid
Attributed to
Acheloos Painter
(Attic, active 525 --500 BC)
Datec. 525 BC
GeographyGreece
MediumTerracotta (black-figure)
Dimensions18 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (47 x 24.1 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Anna Rice Cooke, 1932 (3588)
Object number3588
DescriptionPalmette designs around neck; egg and tongue design around base of neck; bud, palmette and scrolling tendril design under triple ribbed black handles. Design of bearded charioteer in white robe driving a two-horse chariot (Biga) on the far side of which is one standing and one fallen warrior. On the reverse are four dionysic figures with garlands on heads, dancing. Below is a band of buds with interlacing stems. Incised lines. Separate cover with knob & concentric rings.On View
On viewCollections
4000-3000 BC
late 18th-early 19th Century
late 18th-early 19th Century
Late 15th century
Late 19th- early 20th C.