Greek amphora with a Persian warrior

            The body of this Attic red-figure neck-amphora is black except for two figures, a single one on each side. On side A, wearing greaves, cuirass and a pushed-back Corinthian helmet, a hoplite lunges to the right. His hoplite shield has a shield apron, a swath of fabric or leather that defended against stray arrows. On side B - seen here - his opponent flees, wielding a huge sword (machaira). A red band (presumably the strap for his battlement-patterned quiver) encircles his waist, and his soft cap (mitra) has a red stripe. He is characterized as non-Greek by his long bushy beard, patterned costume with sleeves and trousers, the soft cap, and pointed shoes. Together, these details identify him as Persian. 

On seeing the juxtaposition of a pursuing hoplite and an archer on the run, ancient Athenians would recall the Greek triumphs over the Persians, such as the famous victory at Marathon in 490 BCE. 

There is a graffito under the foot of the jar in Attic script: ON, possibly a price inscription.

This amphora is attributed to the famed Berlin Painter (Attic Greek, active abt. 500-460 BCE).

Greek (Attic)
ca. 500-480 BCE
Terracotta

Getty Villa Museum (96.AE.98)

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Taken on: June 15, 2023

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