AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE KYATHOS

THE PROPERTY OF LADY MARGARETTA JAMIESON

Details

AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURE KYATHOS
Attributed to the Group of Vatican G57
CIRCA 515-505 B.C.

Depicting a Dionysiac procession between eyes, with a satyr riding a mule being lead by a maenad, a dancing satyr in the rear, with additional satyrs on either side of the handle, grape vines in the field, details in added red and white, the eyes with a white irisis and added red pupils, the high ridged handle with knob finial, the ridge terminating with a palmette above the join with the lip, very minor repairs
6 1/4in. (15.85cm.) high

Lot Essay

Most kyathoi were produced in the workshop of Nikosthenes for export to Etruria. The majority feature Dionysiac subjects, which is quite appropriate as they were used for ladling wine from a krater. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Eisman for the attribution.