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Black-Figure Neck-Amphora (Storage Vessel): Departing Warriors (A); Dionysos and Satyrs (B)
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Small in scale but finely painted and well preserved, this amphora depicts two common but unrelated subjects: the departure of warriors (side A) and Dionysos and two satyrs (side B). The warriors include an archer, identified by his bow and quiver full of arrows, and a heavily armed foot-soldier, wearing helmet and greaves and holding a spear and shield emblazoned with a horse protome. The archer faces a woman, while the warrior stands between two men.
| Artist / Maker | Greek, Attic |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 520–510 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greek, Attic |
| Medium | ceramic |
| Dimensions | Overall: 17.3 cm (6 13/16 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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