/internal/media/dispatcher/1352394/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDrinking cup (kylix) with Dionysiac scenesabout 480 B.C.DourisHeight: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); diameter: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.)Ceramic, Red Figure techniqueGift of Mrs. Samuel Torrey Morse00.4991Interior: A bearded and wreathed Dionysus extends a stemless high-handled cup (kantharos) over an altar in order to pour a libation as a liquid sacrifice. He wears a long tunic and cloak (chiton and himation). Behind him is an elaborate stool. At left along the border is the Greek inscription, "Douris painted it" (DORIS EGRAPHSEN)
Exterior side A: Two satyrs and three maenads dance wildly. The maenads (female devotees of the wine-god Dionysus) have their hands tucked into their sleeves as they spin around. One satyr faces the viewer with a frontal face which may indicate a spiritual or intoxicated state. Above the figures is the Greek inscription "Hippodamas is handsome" (HIPPODAMAS KALOS)
Exterior side B: Two satyrs cavort with three maenads. The one holds a thyrsus, a fennel stalk which is a standard attribute of satyrs and maenads. The maenads, like the ones on the other side, tuck their hands inside their sleeves.Vessels12.000000000015369601