Black figured Panathenaic Amphora

Exact museum reproduction of a fine ancient Greek black figured
Panathenaic Amphora. (more information on Black figure pottery…)

Our Greek pottery items are handmade in Greece in a small family
workshop using natural quality materials, superb craftsmanship and
attention to detail. They are licensed and modeled after museum pieces
from all over the world and bear the lead seal of authenticity.

Panathenaic amphorae were prizes given to victors at the Panathenaic
 (“all-Athens”) festival, the great state festival of Athens. It was held every
four years much like the Olympic games. The prize amphorae were quite
large and contained olive oil, the most valuable part of the award.

Each Panathenaic vase depicts a striding, armed Athena on the front.
(find out more about Athena…)
The back shows the particular event for which the prize was given. Here,
the contest is a chariot race.
5th century BC. The British Museum, London.

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delivery anywhere in the world. All our shipments are insured.

Don’t know what an amphora is? Check out our Greek Pottery Glossary!