Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)

Unknown

ca. 510 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

On either side, four running warriors These four warriors running close together with overlapping shields illustrate the simple but effective tactical formation of the Greek infantry. Heavily armed soldiers were deployed in closely packed rows that moved as a unit, called a phalanx.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 510 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891