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Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery
Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery
Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery
Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery
Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery
Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery

Achilles & Ajax Playing A Board Game Amphora, Trojan War, Greek Museum Pottery

$ 225.98

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Placement: Table - Celling
  • Size: Medium
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Subject: Greek Museum Pottery
  • Condition: New
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Licensed Reproduction
  • Style: Ancient Art
  • Time Period Manufactured: 2020-Now
  • Year Manufactured: 2021
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Type: Vase
  • Item Width: 7.09''
  • Care Instructions: Clean with Dampen Cloth
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: Handmade
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Department: Teens
  • Era: Archaic period, 650 to 480 BC
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Theme: Trojan War
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Shape: Amphora
  • Character: Achilles
  • Item Height: 14.17''
  • Room: Any Room
  • Item Weight: 4.90 lb
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
  • Item Length: 7.09''
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Color: Multicolor
  • Artist: Local Greek Artist

    Description

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    Archaic black-figure amphora with
    Achilles and Ajax playing a board game
    Hand-painted archaic black-figure
    amphora
    depicting
    Achilles
    and
    Ajax
    playing a board game. The amphora is a
    replica
    of the original 6th centure BC mastepiece made
    by Exekias
    , which is currently on permanent display at the Museum of Vatican in Rome.
    Exekias was an ancient Greek vase-painter and potter who was active in Athens during the 6th century BC. The amphora, signed by Exekias as both potter and painter (Exekias epoiesen = Exekias made), depicts Achilles and Ajax playing a board game, which might be compared to a backgammon or checkers variant and was played with a dice.
    Both men are identified by their names written on the amphora. The two men sit across one another, looking down at a block situated between them. Both, Achilles and Ajax are heavily armed as being on duty, accompanied by their body armor and holding their spears, suggesting that they might head back into battle at any moment. Achilles is portrayed wearing his helmet, indicating his dominance, while Ajax is shown with his heel slightly lifted, suggesting that he is nervous around Achilles.
    There is no known literary source from the 6th century BC in Athens regarding a narrative involving Ajax and Achilles playing a board game. Exekias could have been inspired by an innovating composition from a local oral bardic tradition relating to the Trojan War.
    ★ Please notice that any differences of colour, form and painting between the images and the products received are due to the fact that the items are 100% handmade.
    Features and further details
    ● Condition : Brand New
    ● Ηeight : 36 cm - 14.17 in
    ● Width : 18 cm - 7.09 in
    ● Depth : 18 cm - 7.09 in
    ● Weight : 2,221 Kg - 4.90 lb
    ● Material : Ceramic - Clay (Handmade - Hand-painted)
    ● Professional Packing
    ● Free Tracking Number
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