Black figured amphora illustrates Athena the Greek goddess of wisdom 39cm

On the front side, black figured amphora illustrates Athena the Greek goddess of wisdom, who is shown with the message "for the Panathenean games". The Rear side illustrates Victor horseman between a young man who is gripping a tripod and a branch of neatly arranged flowers with his trainer.

Copy classical period 530 BC.

Amphora: is a type of container of a characteristic shape and size, descending from at least as early as the Neolithic Period. Amphorae were used in vast numbers for the transport and storage of various products, both liquid and dry, but mostly for wine. They are most often ceramic, but examples in metals and other materials have been found. Versions of the amphorae were one of many shapes used in Ancient Greek vase painting.

Athena: is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, handicraft, and warfare who was later syncretized with the Roman goddess Minerva. Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she most likely received her name.