/internal/media/dispatcher/1444552/resize%25253Aformat%25253Dthumbnail;jsessionid=97E0A09C9DFA21F47E274EA72C8B0142Two-handled jar (amphora) depicting a victor in an athletic contestabout 490 B.C.the Kleophrades PainterHeight: 45.4cm (17 7/8 in.)
Diameter: 27cm (10 5/8 in.)Ceramic, Red FigureJulia Bradford Huntington James Fund and Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution10.1781This vase shows a much-admired athlete loaded down with prizes and gifts. He carries a walking stick, an aryballos, and a hare. His body is adorned with red ribbons, signs of admiration. On the other side of the vase another youth stands holding a wreath, perhaps to be awarded to the athlete.
Side A: Nude athletic victor holding a walking stick, a perfume bottle (aryballos) and a hare, his left arm and thigh bound with purple taeniae.
Side B: Youth in cloak (himation) holding out a wreath to the figure on the other side.Vessels45.400000000015361601