/internal/media/dispatcher/840430/resize%25253Aformat%25253Dthumbnail;jsessionid=EEBD96A0DC07EDE66FB2E7D8094F244FOil flask (lekythos) with Achilles, Ajax and Athenaabout 500 B.C.Height x diameter: 28.4 x 14.4 cm (11 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Ceramic, Black FigureCatharine Page Perkins Fund95.151Achilles (the Greek inscription ACHILL[E]US above his head) and Ajax (the Greek inscription AIAS above his head and to the left on a vertical axis) are seated on blocks and compete in a game, possibly dice. In front of Achilles is the vertical inscription "I have four" (TETARAFERO) and in front of Ajax, in the same manner, is the inscription "I have two" (DUOFERO). The goddess Athena (the inscription ATHENAAS to the right of her head) officiates in the center. She moves towards Ajax, but turns around and extends her arm over Achilles' head. Each warrior has removed his helmet and placed it on top of his shield, planted on the ground behind him.Vessels28.400000000015352201