Achilles and Ajax playing dice

What type of pot is this?

What type of pot is this?

Belly Amphora

Who made this pot?

Exekias

When was it made?

540-530 BC,Mid 6th century

What is the context?

Ajax and Achilles, seated on low stools, lean forward playing a board game that the helmeted Achilles is winning: tessera (four) is written beside him; tria (three) by Ajax

Composition

Is there compositional symmetry?

Both figures are facing inwards mirroring each others pose, their are shields on both sides. The games table is the central focus. Asymmetric helmet on Ajax’s shield.