Side A represents a participant in the hoplitodromos (race in armour). He is holding his helmet in his right hand and his shield in his left. His legs are covered with greaves. In the field, on the ground, a helmet and shield highlight the importance of the event. Behind the athlete is the post, indicating the training area. On the left, the bearded trainer, wearing a himation, watches the armed runner attentively, a forked stick in his right hand, ready to make his comments. Side B features two ithyphallic satyrs. The greater part of the surface of the vase is scaled.