Mastoid (cup): Satyrs Teasing a Goat
Intact black-figure, handled mastoid cup. Figural decoration on a white ground; reserved stripe around the lower body.
On both sides, a pair of satyrs flank a goat. In profile, the nude satyrs bend over and reach towards the goat, their right hands touching a vine. Added red is used for the satyrs's beards.The goats are male with full horns and beards as well as added red dots surrounding their neck. The background is decorated with twisting vines.
On both sides, a pair of satyrs flank a goat. In profile, the nude satyrs bend over and reach towards the goat, their right hands touching a vine. Added red is used for the satyrs's beards.The goats are male with full horns and beards as well as added red dots surrounding their neck. The background is decorated with twisting vines.
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