Amazonomachy Amphora Closeup Detail II. MATR Verona

• Apulian Black-figured Amphora "depicting the struggle between a warrior and an Amazon".
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[ Possibly a representation of the Achilles and Penthesilea duel scene : Daimons [?] beside the fighters may suggest the epic significance of the clash ].
Late 6th | Early 5th BC.
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Very interesting to observe and track in close-up the scratched lines outlining the figures [the Amazon's helmet, lances, etc.] for subsequent application of paint & glaze.
Full view:
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