Caption

Red-figure hydria with a combat scene, Laghetto-Caivano Group c. 340–320 BC; Duel Painter 340–330 BC. Hydria decorated with a combat scene of two naked hoplite warriors fighting with long spears; they wear pointed helmets, hold round convex shields in their left hands, and wear greaves on their legs. Weaponry painted white with yellow retouching. Ca. 340–320 BC, Campania. Vessel hydria, height 22.5 cm, width 15.6 cm, depth 13.3 cm, weight 0.612 kg., A dark-colored ceramic vase with a narrow neck, flared rim, and rounded body is centered against a light gray background; the vase has a glossy black surface with visible wear showing small areas of chipped or rubbed spots in lighter tan and brown tones, a few looped handles near the shoulder, and a short footed base that reveals worn brownish-gold coloring.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_312

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.1Mb (1.7Mb) / 12.7in x 16.9in / 3806 x 5060 (300dpi)

Keywords

Red-figure hydria combat scene Laghetto-Caivano Group c 340–320 Bc Duel Painter 340–330 BC Hydria decorated two naked hoplite warriors fighting long spears wear pointed helmets hold round convex shields left hands wear greaves legs Weaponry painted white yellow retouching Ca Campania Vessel hydria height 22.5 cm width 15.6 cm depth 13.3 cm weight 0.612 kg dark-colored ceramic vase narrow neck flared rim rounded body centered light gray background vase glossy black surface visible wear showing small areas chipped rubbed spots lighter tan brown tones looped handles near shoulder short footed base reveals worn brownish-gold coloring.