Fragment of a Panathenaic prize amphora (jar)

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2nd quarter of 4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Reverse, shield of a participant in the race in armor The race in armor was a major athletic competition in ancient Greece, partly because it featured the skill and stamina of a warrior. The shield here was painted white, with the device of a lion added in dilute glaze. The technique became popular in Athens from about 470 B.C. on, when it was employed particularly for funerary lekythoi (oil flasks).

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd quarter of 4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Nicolas Koutoulakis, 1960