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Black-Figure Oinochoe (Wine Jug): Boxers

c. 550–540 BCE

attributed to Class of London B 524

Culture
Greek, Attic
Medium
ceramic
Measurements
Overall: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Amadio Canessa 1916.1062
Public Domain
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Location
102B Greek
Print
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An ancient boxing match (or pyx) continued until one boxer could not (or would not) continue.

Description

Two stout young boxers, unbearded, face off on this small wine jug. Curiously, while one boxer has both hands wrapped for fighting (in leather straps known as himantes), the other has left one hand bare, holding it up to fend off punches. The seated figure at left, with one hand raised, may be a judge. The standing figure at right, whose white hair and beard are now mostly gone, is likely a spectator.
A black ceramic vessel features a ruffled rim, bulbous body, and flared base. Around the center of the vessel is an orange band depicting four figures: two nude boxers with bound hands, a seated observer in red and black robes, and a standing cloaked figure. Dark petal patterns border the scene above. The neck and lower body are finished in solid black.

Black-Figure Oinochoe (Wine Jug): Boxers

c. 550–540 BCE

Class of London B 524

Greek, Attic

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