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African red slip beaker
Roman Provincial
Late Imperial Period
3rd century A.D.
Place of Manufacture: Tunisia
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Figures in relief moulded separately
Dimensions
15.7 cm (6 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Benjamin and Lucy Rowland Fund
Accession Number1995.681
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionApplied decoration: Bacchus and a satyr separated by palm branches. Clay with glossy red-orange coating. Stylized leaf decoration.
Cylindrical straight rim above ridge around slightly flaring neck, minimally offset with slightly piriform globular body on ring base. Strap handle rising to just under ridge from neck to shoulder.
[Label text]:
Front: Satyr carrying a large wine vessel (kantharos)
Back: Bacchus, god of wine
The figures are separated by palm branches symbolizing Bacchic victory.
Cylindrical straight rim above ridge around slightly flaring neck, minimally offset with slightly piriform globular body on ring base. Strap handle rising to just under ridge from neck to shoulder.
[Label text]:
Front: Satyr carrying a large wine vessel (kantharos)
Back: Bacchus, god of wine
The figures are separated by palm branches symbolizing Bacchic victory.
ProvenanceBy 1995: with Acanthus Gallery, 24 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028; purchased by MFA from Acanthus Gallery, September 20, 1995