Red figured amphora illustrates king Priamos along with his followers bringing redemption to take the dead body of Hector 35cm

Red figured amphora illustrates king Priamos along with his followers bringing redemption to take the dead body of Hector.

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.

Priamos: was the legendary king of Troy during the Trojan War. His many children included notable characters like Hector and Paris.

Hector: was a Trojan prince and the greatest fighter for Troy in the Trojan War. He acted as leader of the Trojans and their allies in the defence of Troy, "killing 31,000 Greek fighters." He was ultimately killed by Achilles.