The Thracian King Rhesus is depicted between two rearing horses. He is kneeling on one knee , his body facing to the right while his head is turning looking back. He holds the horses’ reins and endeavours to restrain them. He has a slight beard. He wears a high peaked cap, a short richly embroidered chiton and has a quiver at his back.
Caption Attic black-figure neck-amphora with the Thracian King Rhesus and his horses
Mythic people Rhesus (King)
Type Clay object
Artist/Creator Attic workshop
Origin Etruria, Italy
Current position British Museum, London
Index number 1837,0609.68
Dating 510-500 BC
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