Terracotta kantharos (drinking cup with high handles): two female heads, ca. 490–480

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Terracotta kantharos (drinking cup with high handles): two female heads, Archaic, ca. 490–480 , Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 7 3/4 in. ( cm), Vases, Obverse, satyr playing aulos (double flute), Reverse, satyr playing krotala (castanets). The form and iconography strongly suggest that this vase was used in a symposium (drinking party). The satyrs are particularly winning—they provide entertainment for the gathering and enjoy it at the same time

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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