Red-figure krater with depiction of an athlete’s award

On one side, two Nikae, one with wings, the other without, are approaching a young man. The naked youth holds a javelin, whereas the two Nikae are bearing ribbons. The scene is a representation of an athlete’s award after winning javelin throwing games.

On the fragmentary preserved second side, two men are talking to each other. The bearded man holding a walking stick is identified as a trainer or an instructor, whilst the younger man holding a long stick is an athlete.

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  • Ephorate of Antiquities of West Attica
  • Archeological Collection of Acharnes, inv. n. MM 433
  • Ca 470 – 460 BC
  • H. 0.46 m. Rim diam. 0.35 m.
  • Clay
  • Provenance: Acharnes, “Monomati”
Bibliography
  • Platonos-Giota, M. (2000). ADelt 55, A, pp. 113-142.
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