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Red-figure trefoil oinochoe

Middle of the 5th century B.C.
Metaponto, Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Inv. 20146

 

Ewer for pouring wine. The scene is reminiscent of Dionysus and the figures in his procession: a satyr seated on an upside-down vase is playing the double flute; before him stands a woman with a sword.

APPROFONDIMENTI

The representation of the symposium

Drinking vessels were often decorated with scenes related to banqueting: preparation of the symposium, with servants bearing kraters accompanied by flute and lyre players, to emphasize the role of music and dance; dancing satyrs and maenads, and followers in Dionysus's train.