Vases Black-figure Kylix Kylix (drinking cup): Seated Dionysos
Kylix (drinking cup): Seated Dionysos
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Kylix (drinking cup): Seated Dionysos

Black-figure the Caylus Painter · Kylix · c. 530 BCE-470 BCE
On one side of the exterior, an Amazonomachy is depicted. Carrying his club, Herakles charges right toward a fleeing Amazon. The Amazon carries a shield and wears a plumed helmet, her skin colored with added white paint. A winged horse stands to the right, in front of a figure whose feet are preserved. On the opposite side of the scene, a horseman rides to the right, followed by a draped figure, partially preserved, seated on a block. The background is decorated with vines.

On the other side of the exterior is the scene of Theseus and the Minotaur. In the center, Theseus slays the Minotaur, with his left arm choking the monster and simultaneously driving a sword with his right arm. Flanking the opponents on either side are women, seated on blocks. To the far left, a draped youth sits on a block while to the far right a second draped man (Dionysos?) sits on a folding stool and holds a drinking horn. Stylized vines decorate the background.

On the interior in the tondo is Dionysos. The bearded god sits facing right on a stool, turning his head over his right shoulder. In his left hand is a large drinking horn. Stylized vines decorate the background.
Shape
Technique
Period
Archaic period, Late, to Early Classical
Date
c. 530 BCE-470 BCE
Culture
Greek
Attribution
Attributed
Dimensions
H: 9.80 cm W: 25.30 cm
Findspot
Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Athens (Attica)
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Accession Number
1935.35.59
Image Source
harvard
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)