Ancient Greek Amphora for Achilles and Zeus with Ganymede

An Ancient Greek Amphora 6th Century B.C. with Red Figure painting can be used to enhance your decor. The Amphora was an Ancient Greek vase used for storing olive and wine. Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting, which developed in Athens around 520 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. The modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background, in contrast to the preceding black-figure style with black figures on a red background.

The first side of the Amphora depicts Achilles tending the wounded Patroclus. Achilles and Patroclus are one of the most celebrated male warrior pairs in Greek literature after the Trojan War. Achilles is a young Greek warrior in Homer's Iliad who possesses superhuman strength and ability as he was born from a nymph and a mortal.

The second side of the Amphora features Zeus with Ganymede. In Greek Mythology, Ganymedes was the embodiment of beauty. He was a handsome, young Trojan who was, as Homer describes, "the most beautiful of mortals." In the myth of Ganymedes and Zeus, Ganymedes is herding his flock on the mountainside when Zeus sees him and is determined to make Gaynmedes his lover.

The net weight of the Amphora is 0.7 kg (1.55 lb), and its height is 22 cm (8.58 in). It is recommended for decorative purposes only, and it is not intended to hold any liquid. The Amphora is hand-made and hand-painted from start to finish, ensuring a high-quality and unique piece.

To ensure the safe arrival of the Amphora, we use techniques that make the vases travel very safely. Customers are encouraged to contact us before or after the order for any questions or problems they may have.

This Ancient Greek Amphora 6th Century B.C. with Red Figure painting is a beautiful idea for a gift for any season or occasion. It is a stunning piece that can add a touch of history and elegance to any home or space.

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