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Kyathos (dipper): The Wine God Dionysos
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The central figure on this dipper is the wine god Dionysos, who stands between two large eyes. He walks to the right but turns his head to the left, his arms clutching the ivy vines which spread out throughout the background. His wreath, beard, shawl, and tunic are decorated with added red paint, making him appear more vibrant. The eyes flanking him are large eyes filled in with black with red pupils and irises. On either side of the handle next to the eyes are roosters whose feathers, combs, and wattles are brought out with red paint. In the background behind the roosters are lotus buds. The entire dipper mimics the anatomy of a face where the triangular Dionysos mimics a nose and the fan-like roosters the ears.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Munzen und Medaillen Basel 1968 sold; to Private Collector Boston 1969 gift; to Fogg Art Museum 1969.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Anonymous Gift
Title: Kyathos (dipper): The Wine God Dionysos
Description:
The central figure on this dipper is the wine god Dionysos, who stands between two large eyes.
He walks to the right but turns his head to the left, his arms clutching the ivy vines which spread out throughout the background.
His wreath, beard, shawl, and tunic are decorated with added red paint, making him appear more vibrant.
The eyes flanking him are large eyes filled in with black with red pupils and irises.
On either side of the handle next to the eyes are roosters whose feathers, combs, and wattles are brought out with red paint.
In the background behind the roosters are lotus buds.
The entire dipper mimics the anatomy of a face where the triangular Dionysos mimics a nose and the fan-like roosters the ears.
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