Lot Essay
It has been suggested that this kyathos could be attributed to the Vatican G57 group.
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CIRCA 515-505 B.C.
Details
AN ATTIC BLACK-FIGURED KYATHOS
CIRCA 515-505 B.C.
With satyr and maenad between large eyes, the satyr blowing auloi (double pipes), wine-skin suspended from his erect penis, a maenad running in front, her head turned back, playing krotala (clappers), a warrior on either side of the handle, each wearing Corinthian helmet, carrying spear and shield, one with shield with bull head blazon, grape vines in the field, details in added red and white, eyes with white irises and red pupils, the high handle with ridge terminating in a palmette on the interior above the rim
5 1/8 in. (12.8 cm.)
CIRCA 515-505 B.C.
With satyr and maenad between large eyes, the satyr blowing auloi (double pipes), wine-skin suspended from his erect penis, a maenad running in front, her head turned back, playing krotala (clappers), a warrior on either side of the handle, each wearing Corinthian helmet, carrying spear and shield, one with shield with bull head blazon, grape vines in the field, details in added red and white, eyes with white irises and red pupils, the high handle with ridge terminating in a palmette on the interior above the rim
5 1/8 in. (12.8 cm.)
Provenance
Dr. R. Schmidt collection, (1900-1970), Switzerland.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 25 October 2007, lot 72.
Private collection, Italy.
Accompanied by an Italian export license.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 25 October 2007, lot 72.
Private collection, Italy.
Accompanied by an Italian export license.
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