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cinerary urn
Object Type
cinerary urn
Museum number
2010,5008.1
Description
Tufa cinerary urn; death of Penthesilea. Achilles (Achle) grips her by the hair and drags her from chariot, drawing his sword back for a blow. Dead corpse between his legs. Horses plunge wildly. Moulded bands.
Cultures/periods
Etruscan
Production date
300BC-100BC
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
tufa
Technique
painted
Dimensions
Height:
91.44 centimetres
Length:
149.86 centimetres
Width:
53.34 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Sculpture / Catalogue of Greek Sculpture in the British Museum
(D78)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
war
Associated names
Representation of:
Achilles
(Achle)
Representation of:
Penthesileia
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
J Russell
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Thomas Blayds
Acquisition date
1849
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
2010,5008.1