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Oinochoe (one-handled jug) with frieze of barbarians and riders

Oinochoe (one-handled jug) with frieze of barbarians and riders

ca. 490-480 B.C.

The noise, dust and chaos of battle are absorbed into a stylized ballet of action and pursuit, enacted by elegant silhouettes.
Painted ceramic
8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Diam.: 5 1/2 in.
Norman and Amelia Davis Classical Collection
63.66
location
Not currently on view

Resources

Published ReferencesS.A.M. Engagement Calendar 1967 July 23-39.

Beazley, J.D. Paralipomena (Oxford, 1971) 167, #268

Bliquez, Lawrence J. Classical Vases and Containers in the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum. Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1985, no. 14, p. 19

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