Two-handled amphora (Boston 63.1515)

This two-sided, red figure belly amphora is housed in the Classics wing of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It was bought during Art Basel from Münzen und Medaillen, A.G., October 17, 1963.[1] With flat handles decorated with depictions of ivy, and a double layered foot, it qualifies as a type A amphora. Dated circa 510 BCE, it was likely created by a member of the circle of Euthymides in Athens.[2] It is an early example of red-figure pottery which had been invented only ten years previously. It is regarded by scholars as one of the best examples of the vases that influenced artists in Etruria.[3] It is in excellent condition, but lacks an original find-spot.

  1. ^ Crane
  2. ^ Crane
  3. ^ Vermeule, 153