Terracotta amphora (jar), Archaic, ca. 540–530 , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 20 1/4 in. ( cm), Vases

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Terracotta amphora (jar), Archaic, ca. 540–530 , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 20 1/4 in. ( cm), Vases, Obverse and reverse, warrior departing in quadriga (4-horse chariot). A soldier bidding farewell to his parents was a popular subject in vase-paintings. Here he has mounted a chariot drawn by four horses; and his charioteer, dressed in a long white and red chiton, prepares to drive him to the battlefield

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Size: 3682px × 4801px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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