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Skyphos (drinking cup): Silenus Holding an Amphora

Red-figure the Euaion Painter · Kylix · c. 460-450 BCE

One on side, a nude Silenos (companion and tutor of Dionysos) stands with one hand on his hip and a storage vessel (amphora) in the other. On the left is a thyrsos (ivy-topped Dionysian staff) leaned against an invisible support. On the right is a rock. The word “kalos” (beautiful) is written faintly in front of Silenos’ face.

Shape

Kylix

Technique

Red-figure

Period

Classical period

Date

c. 460-450 BCE

Culture

Greek

Painter

the Euaion Painter