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306 - Jumpers
Brygos

Brygos

DATE ca. 480 BC
AUTHOR Brygos painter - Greece
MATERIAL Ceramic - Attic red-figure drinking cup (skyphos)
SIZE 14,4 cm (5" 11/16) tall; 17,8 cm (7") diameter
LOCATION USA - Boston - Museum of Fine Arts
NOTES Side A: Nude pentathlete holding jumping weights (halteres) prepares to jump. Two javelins in background. A trainer stands before him holding a switch to point out fouls. Behind the jumper is a small boy holding a staff and the athlete's sponge and oil flask.
Side B: A jumper, at right holding halteres (facing left), taking his position. Before him a beardless trainer leans on a staff. Two javelins in background.
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