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Bell Krater (mixing bowl for wine and water): Two Silenoi with Maidens; Draped Youths
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On one side, two pairs of satyrs conversing with maidens. The satyrs are nearly identical, both rest a foot on a rock, hold a thyros (ivy-topped staff associated with Dionysos) in their right hand, and gesture towards the maiden with their left hand. The satyr at left is bald. Both satyrs have small hairs on their stomachs rendered in light strokes of dilute gloss. The woman at left is draped in a chiton and rests her left hand on her hip. At right, the woman wears a chiton, belted at the waist, and her hair is tucked into a cap (sakkos).
On the other side are three youths draped in mantels (himatia). The figure in the center faces left, in conversation with the second youth at far left who holds a staff in his left hand.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Franz Trau Collection Vienna. David M. Robinson Baltimore MD (by 1960) bequest; to the Fogg Art Museum 1960.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Bequest of David M. Robinson
Title: Bell Krater (mixing bowl for wine and water): Two Silenoi with Maidens; Draped Youths
Description:
On one side, two pairs of satyrs conversing with maidens.
The satyrs are nearly identical, both rest a foot on a rock, hold a thyros (ivy-topped staff associated with Dionysos) in their right hand, and gesture towards the maiden with their left hand.
The satyr at left is bald.
Both satyrs have small hairs on their stomachs rendered in light strokes of dilute gloss.
The woman at left is draped in a chiton and rests her left hand on her hip.
At right, the woman wears a chiton, belted at the waist, and her hair is tucked into a cap (sakkos).
On the other side are three youths draped in mantels (himatia).
The figure in the center faces left, in conversation with the second youth at far left who holds a staff in his left hand.
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