Who created "Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora"?

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora was created by Euphiletos Painter in ca. 530 BCE.

When was "Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora" created?

This artwork was created ca. 530 BCE.

What medium is "Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora"?

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora is Terracotta.

Is "Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora" in the public domain?

Yes, Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora

Euphiletos Painter

ca. 530 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Dimensions

H. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm)

Classification

Vases

Culture & Period

Greek, Attic · Archaic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1914

Accession Number

14.130.12

Tags

ShieldsMenMale NudesRunningAthletes

Art Historical Context

Step into ancient Athens with this striking terracotta Panathena prize amphora, crafted by the Euphilet Painter around 530 BCE during the Archaic period. elegant vases were awarded as prizes to victors in the Panathenaic Games, Athens' grand festival honoring the goddess Athena. Filled with olive oil from the sacred groves of Athena, they symbolized civic pride and athletic excellence, much like Olympic laurels today. Standing at 24½ inches tall, this Attic black-figure vessel exemplifies the period's mastery of clay, fired to a glossy black sheen with incised details revealing the figures ben...

About the Artist

Euphiletos Painter

Athenian black-figure vase painter best known for his Panathenaic vases.

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora

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