Vase - Terracotta - Hand-Painted Greek Panath






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Hand-painted Greek Panathenaic amphora in terracotta, made in Greece, dating to 1990–2000, with two loop handles, approximately 30 cm high, 18 cm wide, and weighing 1,591 g, in good condition with minor aging signs.
Description from the seller
Hand-Painted Greek Panathenaic Amphora – Terracotta – Greece
Beautiful hand-crafted terracotta amphora inspired by the famous Panathenaic prize amphorae of Ancient Greece.
The decoration depicts athletes competing in a foot race (stadion race) during the Panathenaic Games, the prestigious athletic festival held in Athens in honor of the goddess Athena. Traditionally, authentic Panathenaic amphorae were filled with premium Attic olive oil and awarded as prizes to victorious athletes.
This modern reproduction has been handmade and hand-painted in Greece using the traditional black-figure style on a terracotta body. It features two loop handles, a decorative neck, and detailed athletic figures around the body.
A fine decorative piece for collectors of Greek art, classical antiquity, or museum-quality reproductions.
Condition
* Very good overall condition.
* No visible cracks or major damage (please adjust if necessary).
* Please examine the photographs as they form part of the description.
Dimensions
* Height: approximately 29–30 cm
* Width: approximately 18 cm
* Weight: 1,591 g
Material
* Handcrafted terracotta
* Hand-painted
* Made in Greece
Hand-Painted Greek Panathenaic Amphora – Terracotta – Greece
Beautiful hand-crafted terracotta amphora inspired by the famous Panathenaic prize amphorae of Ancient Greece.
The decoration depicts athletes competing in a foot race (stadion race) during the Panathenaic Games, the prestigious athletic festival held in Athens in honor of the goddess Athena. Traditionally, authentic Panathenaic amphorae were filled with premium Attic olive oil and awarded as prizes to victorious athletes.
This modern reproduction has been handmade and hand-painted in Greece using the traditional black-figure style on a terracotta body. It features two loop handles, a decorative neck, and detailed athletic figures around the body.
A fine decorative piece for collectors of Greek art, classical antiquity, or museum-quality reproductions.
Condition
* Very good overall condition.
* No visible cracks or major damage (please adjust if necessary).
* Please examine the photographs as they form part of the description.
Dimensions
* Height: approximately 29–30 cm
* Width: approximately 18 cm
* Weight: 1,591 g
Material
* Handcrafted terracotta
* Hand-painted
* Made in Greece
