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Framed Print of Attic White-Ground Alabastron with an Archer, about 480 BC. Creator: Group of the Negro Alabastra
Attic White-Ground Alabastron with an Archer, about 480 BC.
Additional Info: With its narrow neck, flat mouth, and swelling cylindrical body, this vessel is perfectly designed for dispensing fragrant oil. The clay body is covered with a white-ground slip, while the neck and mouth are painted black, as is the bottom. The top of the figure-decorated zone bears two black bands, one thick, one thin, and there is a reserved band beneath the ground-line. Much of the surface is worn. On the body stands a figure looking back to the left, dressed in a distinctive costume: trousers decorated with dots and stripes; a sleeved jerkin, with a dot pattern on the arms; and a chlamys (mantle) draped over both arms. A quiver is visible, hanging at the hip, and the figure holds an axe in one outstretched arm, a bow in the other. The hairstyle and facial features match other stereotyped depictions of Black Africans on Athenian vases, and a palm tree on the reverse situates the scene in non-Greek lands. Around 80 vessels like this one are known, and the Black African archers are often interpreted as mythical figures, for they sometimes appear alongside Amazons. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40623659
5th Century Bc Alabastron Ancient Mediterranean Archer Archery Athenian Athens Bowman Chlamys Flask Greece Europe Jerkin Mantle Perfume Perfume Bottle Scent Bottle Terra Cotta Terracotta Trousers
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.9cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
