/internal/media/dispatcher/1354995/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWater jar (hydria) with the chariot of Achilles dragging the corpse of Hektorabout 520–510 B.C.the Antiope GroupHeight (to mouth): 50 cm (19 11/16 in.); diameter (of mouth): 26.1 cm (10 1/4 in.)
Height (to handle - tallest point): 56.5 cm (22 1/4 in.)
Width (including handles): 38.5 cmCeramic, Black FigureWilliam Francis Warden Fund63.4731A hydria with the dramatic scene of Achilles dragging the body of Hector behind his chariot; to the left Priam and Hecuba, parents of Hector, mourn him in the Trojan palace as Achilles with round shield stares at them; to the right, the tomb of Patroklos with his soul charging out from it; snake in front. Winged figure of Iris sent to plead for a ransom of Hector's body. Greek inscriptions of the name 'Hector' (HECTOR) above the body of Hector, and 'Patroklos' (PATROKLOS) on the tomb.
On the shoulder: Two quadrigae, one driven by Athena. Herakles pursues Kyknos while Ares rushes from left.Vessels50.000000000056.600000000015344701