Terracotta hydria (water jar) Attributed to the Group of Naples 3227 ca. 350–320 BCE On the body, return of a mounted warriorOn the shoulder, tritonsUnder the handles, head of a womanAn Italic warrior, wearing the characteristic plumed helmet, is greeted by a woman who holds the horse's bridle and an attendant carrying the oinochoe and phiale (jug and libation bowl) for an offering. The scene is remarkable for the freshness of the color. Of equal note are the triton and tritoness on the shoulder. The rarity of marine mythology in South Italian vase-painting contrasts greatly with Athenian prac
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Terracotta hydria (water jar) Attributed to the Group of Naples 3227 ca. 350–320 BCE On the body, return of a mounted warriorOn the shoulder, tritonsUnder the handles, head of a womanAn Italic warrior, wearing the characteristic plumed helmet, is greeted by a woman who holds the horse's bridle and an attendant carrying the oinochoe and phiale (jug and libation bowl) for an offering. The scene is remarkable for the freshness of the color. Of equal note are the triton and tritoness on the shoulder. The rarity of marine mythology in South Italian vase-painting contrasts greatly with Athenian practice.