Broneer, O ... American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... The calyx-krater of Exekias, first published in 1937,1 was discovered at the bottom of a well in the American School excavations on the North slope of the Acropolis in Athens. The circumstances of discovery ... 1956 ... On the right is the shield of Hektor with a triskele in black on white ground. ... At the upper edge of the shield is preserved the tip of his beard.
... It is inconceivable that a warrior would ever hold his shield in such a way that its inside would face the inside of his enemy's shield, as is the case in the picture.
