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An 18th century sard intaglio,
the oval intaglio carved as a prancing satyr playing kottabos, a kylix in one hand and thyrsus in the other, with a fallen amphora at his feet, in early 19th century gold swivel mount, the hoop with Vatican mark.
See plate 1 and back cover illustration
the oval intaglio carved as a prancing satyr playing kottabos, a kylix in one hand and thyrsus in the other, with a fallen amphora at his feet, in early 19th century gold swivel mount, the hoop with Vatican mark.
See plate 1 and back cover illustration
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Further details
Kottabos was a game popular at Greek drinking parties in which the player, reclining on a couch, threw a little wine from his cup at a mark, whether an empty basin or little saucers floating in a water-filled bowl or some sophisticated variant. The game was regarded as a type of libation and a player often invoked the name of his beloved as he made a cast.