Terracotta kantharos (wine cup) with a satyr's mask on both sides

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6th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The kantharos was associated closely with Dionysos, god of wine. Examples with a face on both sides were often produced in the East Greek cities of Asia Minor. The lower part of the vase is restored.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Lydian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of The American Society for the Exploration of Sardis, 1916