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Little Master Band Cup

Little Master Band Cup

Greek

Foot partially restored in plaster. Interior: Reserved medallion with dot and two concentric stripes. Side A: Between palmettes, two nude male figures, one wearing a pilos, armed with spears and attacking a large boar (Calydonian?). Side B: Two nude boxers between two male figures with cloak and spear. Applied purple on the boar, hair and garments of the figures. Vase is entirely covered with good black glaze except for the exterior zones and central medallion on the interior. Careful incisions, execution rather hasty.

Reddish clay, black paint

Archaic period

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