Object name: Amphora type a / Object class: Ancient Greek religious and mythological figures - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Amphora type a, accession number 8-60, described as Attic black-figure amphora type B; A, Achilles pursuing Troilos; at left, Athena; at right, Polyxena; her hydria has dropped but not broken; B, departure of warriors with chariot; at right, mantled figure; beneath horses, small mantled figure - a child (?); above each scene, lotus palmette frieze; at base, rays. height 45.7; diameter 30.7 cm. The vessel features a Homeric epic scene. Extensive breaks and repairs. Many areas filled-in. Some abrasion caused the black pigment to come off, and the orange pigment to come through. Small chips or abrasions throughout; nothing outstanding. Restoration has involved the addition of new pigment over filled-in and cracked areas - making it difficult to read cracks clearly.