AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED AMPHORA (TYPE B)

AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED AMPHORA (TYPE B)
ATTRIBUTED TO THE PRINCETON PAINTER, CIRCA 550 B.C.
The obverse with departure scene with a central warrior wearing a crested helmet and carrying spear and large Boeotian shield with blazon, two bearded male figures standing either side, a hound with long curling tail, its head turned back, standing below
The reverse with departure scene with a central warrior wearing a high crested helmet, carrying large Boeotian shield with serpent blazon and spear, a bearded draped male figure and youth standing on either side, an owl standing below; palmette-lotus band above each scene, rays around the foot, details in added white and red
14½ in. (37 cm.) high