Long description

The picture shows a close up of an ancient Greek oinochoe, which has the shape of a vase. On the main bit of its body are three figures, which stands out as reddish-brown figures against the black glaze of the ceramic. A central seated figure is being attacked on either side by two young men, both wielding swords. The figure on the right (as the viewer sees it) has sunk his sword into the chest of the seated man, who holds his hands out in a vain appeal to stop his assailants.