Bronze hydria (water jar), Classical, early 4th century B.C., Greek, Bronze, Other: 19 x 18 5/16 in. (48.3 x 46.5 cm), Bronzes, The hydria has two inscriptions on the lip, indicating that it was a prize in a contest. One inscription gives the name of the presiding official, Kalliar. The other inscription, in a different hand and dialect, indicates that the contestants dedicated the prize to Herakles, for whom the games were held
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