Terracotta bell-krater (mixing bowl)
Obverse, Dionysos with satyrs and maenads
Reverse, maenad between Pan and satyr
As early Lucanian vases show the effect of Athenian vase-painting on South Italian artists, so this complex and carefully executed work reflects an early stage of Athenian influence in Etruria.
Reverse, maenad between Pan and satyr
As early Lucanian vases show the effect of Athenian vase-painting on South Italian artists, so this complex and carefully executed work reflects an early stage of Athenian influence in Etruria.
Artwork Details
- Title: Terracotta bell-krater (mixing bowl)
- Period: Classical
- Date: early 4th century BCE
- Culture: Etruscan, Faliscan
- Medium: Terracotta; red-figure
- Dimensions: H. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm)
diameter 19 7/16 in. (49.4 cm) - Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1896
- Object Number: 96.18.37
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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