Amphora

Amphora of Panathenaic type. A. Within the architectural frame of a tomb monument (broad base with wave pattern decoration; 2 pilasters; architrave; pediment) are placed: a conical helmet with chin strap, hanging from above; and a round shield, leaning against the right pilaster. To right of the monument is a nude youth in three quarter view facing the monument. He holds out toward it a phiale with an alabastron upright in it and a fillet dependen from it. He carries his mantle over his left forearm and in his left hand a staff. To left of monument is a fully dressed woman holding out a chest toward the monument, with a wreath (or headdress?) in her right hand. She carries her mantle over her left arm.

B. Two draped youths face one another, each holding a vertical staff in his outstretched right hand. Each wears a cloak which completely covers his figure from neck to ankles except for exposed right shoulder and arm. Each wears a little white fillet around hair.

Beneath each handle two stacked palmettes. Around rim: olive spray in yellow and white. Upright palmettes between upper attachments of handles. Long tongue pattern on lower neck and shoulder. Stem unglazed.

Intact. Somewhat metallic black glaze.