Kylix with Hoplitodromos

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Physical Form
Extent
H: 12.7 cm ; Dia: 33.02 cm ; W: 41.5 cm
Temporal Subject
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Dates to c. 510-500 BCE.
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Attributed to the Trustees of the British Museum under the license CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Abstract
Red-figure kylix depicting hoplitodromos athletes. On the inside, a fully armoured athlete is running. The exterior depicts athletes preparing for the Hoplitodromia, one already armoured, the other two holding their shields, one of which depicts an athlete running holding halteres, also preparing. On the other side four armoured warriors are running.
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Attica
Origin Country
Greece