Terracotta fragment of a Nolan neck-amphora (jar)

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475–460 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Terracotta fragment of a Nolan neck-amphora (jar) — Unknown

Part of the neck of the Nolan-amphora; at the juncture of the neck and shoulder, a chamfer; warrior with his right hand to his head, with his Corinthian helmet pushed back on top of his head, with a round shield and spear; the shield device is a scorpion?; start of handle root

Artist
Unknown
Date
475–460 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Greek, Attic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
Gift of Dietrich von Bothmer, Distinguished Research Curator, Greek and Roman Art, 2011

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