Bail Amphora
L-64-219
From: Italy | Apulia
Curatorial Section: Mediterranean
Object Number | L-64-219 |
Current Location | On Loan |
Culture | Campanian | South Italian |
Provenience | Italy | Apulia |
Manufacture Location | Campania |
Creator | VPH Painter |
Date Made | 399-300 BCE |
Section | Mediterranean |
Materials | Ceramic |
Technique | Red Figure |
Iconography | Female Head | Nude Youth | Warfare | Armor |
Description | A) Naked youth with spear leaning on shield. Youth is in three-quarter view, stance toward right but head facing back to left, left foot forward. Spear is set on ground; he holds it vertically with his left hand. Right forearm and elbow rest on top of shield which is also in three-quarter view. B) Naked youth in three-quarter view facing left. Left leg straight but right leg bent, right foot behind left foot. Spear set on ground; he holds it vertically with left hand. Right forearm at right angles to body, pointing forward. Beneath handles on either side is a large palmette. On shoulder is a wave pattern. On neck, A and B, is a profile female head facing left. Intact. No added colors employed. |
Height | 31.6 cm |
Outside Diameter | 11.3 cm |
Other Number | 99-140 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number |
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