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Red-figure amphora, c. 450 BC (earthenware)
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Red-figure amphora, c. 450 BC (earthenware)
3587627 Red-figure amphora, c.450 BC (earthenware) by Greek school, (5th century BC); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A continuous curve jar with two handles and a moulded foot. Decorated in the red figure style with an egg pattern
on the lip, pairs of ivy leaves below the neck and an egg pattern below the picture. On the body with four figures of
a young man leaning on a stick, a seated woman possibly spinning, a young man with a purse and a woman
standing with an alabastron.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118506
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Ages Amphora Elderly Man Handles Money Bag Old Age Old Couple Old Person Old Woman Senior Adult Old Man
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This print showcases a remarkable Red-figure amphora dating back to around 450 BC. Created by the Greek school in the 5th century BC, this earthenware masterpiece stands at an impressive height of 39 cm and is currently housed in the prestigious Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. The amphora itself boasts a continuous curve shape with two handles and a meticulously molded foot. Its exquisite red figure style decoration features an intricate egg pattern adorning the lip, pairs of ivy leaves below the neck, and another egg pattern beneath the picture on its body. What truly sets this ancient artifact apart are its four distinct figures depicted on its surface. A young man can be seen leaning on a stick, while a seated woman engages in what appears to be spinning. Another young man holds onto a purse tightly, perhaps symbolizing wealth or prosperity. Lastly, there is a woman standing gracefully with an alabastron. This image serves as both an artistic treasure and historical testament to life during that era. It encapsulates various stages of human existence - from youth to old age - highlighting themes such as wisdom, femininity, masculinity, and even material wealth. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this snapshot of ancient Greece's rich cultural heritage for all art enthusiasts to admire and appreciate for generations to come.
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