Attic black-figure amphora: The Johnson Vase

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side A: two warriors in combat, a slain warrior between their feet and male attendant figures to either side; side B: Herakles attempting to stab the Nemean lion.

This represents Herakles’ first labour, from which he acquired his characteristic lion skin. Painted amphorae such as this were used especially as wine containers and decanters.

Painter of Group E / c. 530-520 BC

Purchased to commemorate Richard St. C. Johnson’s term as Professor of Classics at the ANU, 1962-84.

Part of the ANU Classics Collection.

3D scanning by Ricky Vuckovic