Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora 520 BC

This Panathenaic prize amphora, created by the Leagros Group around 520 BC, is a beautiful example of Black-figure Athenian pottery. The amphora was awarded to winners of athletic contests held in honor of the goddess Athena at the Panathenaic Games. The figures on the amphora are depicted in black silhouette against a reddish-orange background, a characteristic of Black-figure pottery. The amphora is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.