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Kyathos ; In the manner of the Haimon Painter; ca. 499-450 BC; 2.53

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleKyathos

About this objectA black figure vase used as either a ladle or cup for wine. It is decorated with a singular scene that wraps right around the vase. The scene shows eight maenads (female followers of the god Dionysos), four of whom are riding donkeys, while the other four are dancing with krotala (an instrument like a castanet).

Dionysos (sometimes spelled Dionysus) was the Greek god of wine and theatre, and was known as Bacchus to the Romans.

MakerIn the manner of the Haimon Painter

Maker RoleArtist

Date Madeca. 499-450 BC

PeriodArchaic

Medium and MaterialsCeramic: Pottery

Style and IconographyAttic

Style and IconographyBlack-figure

TechniqueThrowing (pottery technique)

TechniqueBlack-figure vase painting

MeasurementsHeight 140mm (including handle); Height 79mm (excluding handle); Diametre 110mm

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals in art

Subject and Association KeywordsMusic in art

Subject and Association KeywordsWomen in art

Subject and Association KeywordsClothing and dress

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LinePurchased, 1953.

Object TypeDrinking Vessels

Object number2.53