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English: Vase showing Achilles in wait for Troilos.
Date 15 July 2010
institution QS:P195,Q6373
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British Museum reference 1858,0301.1
Detailed description Pottery: red-figured bell-krater., Imperfectly fired. Designs pale red on black ground, much worn. Above the designs, laurel-wreath; below each, a band of maeander and crosses., (a - as shown in this photo) Achilles lying in wait for Troilos: On the left is Achilles kneeling on one knee to right; in front of him is a Doric column, indicating the fountain, half way up which is a spout, and attached to it a trough. He has long hair, short beard and moustache, high crested helmet, sword and shoulder-belt, shield and spear; in right hand he holds a knife or short sword. Troilos leads up a mule to drink, with right arm over its back. He is represented as a child, with curls in front of his ears, chlamys over left shoulder, petasos hanging from neck, in left hand two spears. These figures have been retouched. , (b) Two ephebi conversing, with fillets and himatia; the one on the left has a staff; between them hangs a carving-knife (κοπίς). Cat Vase F493.
Size Height: 8.75 inches Diameter: 10 inches
Location G20A/28

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