Storage jar (amphora) with warriors dueling
about 540–530 B.C.
Place of ManufactureAthens, Attica, Greece
Medium/TechniqueCeramic, Black Figure
DimensionsHeight: 29.3 cm (11 9/16 in.); diameter: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Credit LineHenry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession number98.923
On View
Not on viewClassificationsVessels
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ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Morrison sale 283. From the Castellani collection.); 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)
The Segment Class
about 530–510 B.C.
Class of Athens 581
early 5th century B.C.
the Class of Cabinet des Medailles 390
about 475 B.C.
The London Class
about 510–480 B.C.
The Cook Class