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Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view01.jpg)
Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view01.jpg)
Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view01.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view01.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.204.1_view1.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.204.1_view1.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view02.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view02.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1991.204.1_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.1991.204.1_NegE_print_bw.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.204.1_view2.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1991.204.1_view2.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view1.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view1.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view2.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view2.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view03.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view03.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view04.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view04.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view05.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view05.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view06.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view06.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view07.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view07.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view08.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view08.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view09.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view09.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view10.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view10.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view11.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view11.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view12.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view12.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view13.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view13.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view14.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view14.jpg)

Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view15.jpg)

Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view15.jpg)

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Black-Figure Amphora

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MAKER Swing Painter
CULTURES Attic; Greek
MEDIUM Clay, slip
DATES ca. 540 B.C.E.
DIMENSIONS 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
ACCESSION NUMBER 1991.204.1
CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim
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CAPTION Swing Painter. Black-Figure Amphora, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view01.jpg)
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Swing Painter. <em>Black-Figure Amphora</em>, ca. 540 B.C.E. Clay, slip, 15 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (40 x 27.2cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Manheim, 1991.204.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1991.204.1_view01.jpg)

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