sileni in ancient greek pottery, artwork

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Carlsruhe Painter - Shoulder Lekythos with Satyr and Wine Skin - Walters 48259 - Right Side

Carlsruhe Painter - Shoulder Lekythos with Satyr and Wine Skin - Walte...

This red-figure shoulder lekythos depicts a silenus. Wreathed, he faces right holding out a wineskin in his left hand and a drinking horn in his right. The position of his feet, left leg out straight, right ben... More

Carlsruhe Painter - Shoulder Lekythos with Satyr and Wine Skin - Walters 48259 - Side A

Carlsruhe Painter - Shoulder Lekythos with Satyr and Wine Skin - Walte...

This red-figure shoulder lekythos depicts a Silenus. Wreathed, he faces right holding out a wineskin in his left hand and a drinking horn in his right. The position of his feet, left leg out straight, right ben... More

Sotades Painter - Red-Figure Rhyton - Walters 482050 - Detail A

Sotades Painter - Red-Figure Rhyton - Walters 482050 - Detail A

In ancient times, wine was thought to bring out the wild side of people, temporarily freeing them from the rules and structure of civilized life. This "rhyton," a drinking cup, is formed of two animals' heads: ... More

Sotades Painter - Red-Figure Rhyton - Walters 482050 - Detail B

Sotades Painter - Red-Figure Rhyton - Walters 482050 - Detail B

In ancient times, wine was thought to bring out the wild side of people, temporarily freeing them from the rules and structure of civilized life. This "rhyton," a drinking cup, is formed of two animals' heads: ... More

Sotades Painter - Red-Figure Rhyton - Walters 482050 - Detail C

Sotades Painter - Red-Figure Rhyton - Walters 482050 - Detail C

In ancient times, wine was thought to bring out the wild side of people, temporarily freeing them from the rules and structure of civilized life. This "rhyton," a drinking cup, is formed of two animals' heads: ... More