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Black-Figure Neck-Amphora (Storage Vessel): Departing Warrior with Chariot (A); Battling Warriors (B)
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The two sides of this neck-amphora both depict warriors—one preparing to depart for battle in a four-horse chariot, three doing battle on the other side. Two of those battling hold spears and so-called “Boiotian shields,” with cutout sides, while the vanquished warrior holds only a round shield, apparently having lost his weapon. The departing warrior also holds a round shield, but the faded devices of these round shields differ on the two sides (a rosette and a bucranium, respectively), suggesting that the warriors carrying them differ as well.
| Artist / Maker | Greek, Attic |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 520–510 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greek, Attic |
| Medium | ceramic |
| Dimensions | Overall: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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