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Attic Black Figure Amphora
ca. 510-490 BC
MS 403
A boxing contest or pugme. Two boxers wear soft leather himantes or boxing gloves. The man with the long stick is either a judge or trainer. A naked youth stands by, holding extra himantes.
H. 29.2; L. 18.5; Dia. 17.0 cm. Photo by Maria Daniels for the Perseus Project.

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