Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar)
Object type: Panathenaic prize amphora
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Greek, Attic
Period: Archaic
Artist: Nikias|Sikelos
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Artist role: Artist|Artist
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Date: ca. 560–550 BCE
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 24 5/16 in. (61.8 cm)
diameter  2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit line: The Bothmer Purchase Fund, 1978
Accession year: 1978
Tags: Shields|Men|Running|Athena|Athletes