Regina's+Greece+Exibit

Black Figured Plate

The archer that is in this plate wears a pointed cap, patterned trousers, and a long sleeved top. The costume must be Scythian in origin along with the bow-case and quiver. Scythian archers were used as mercenaries in Athens from the mid-sixth century until 514 BC, were the Persian conquest of Thrace cut lines of comunication and recruiment with Scythia. After that event, Greek archer started appearing on vase paintings. The trumpet that the archer blows is the salpinx, blown in battle.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/feb/07/antiquities-dealer-jail-greece