Terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), 2nd half of 5th century


Terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Classical, 2nd half of 5th century , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 12 in. ( cm), Vases, Obverse and reverse, Dionysos and Ariadne reclining among satyrs and maenads. The degree of characterization, particularly in their movements, suggests that the satyrs are performers or derived from actors in a play


Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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