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 ... He is running toward the right, but his head is turned in the opposite direction. His head-band, beard, tail, and phallos are painted purple. ... Viewed from the side depicting the battle scene the two vases are very much alike (cf.