Dionysus, god of wine, & the Maenads | Greek vase, Athenian black figure amphora

K12.28 DIONYSOS & MAINADES

Museum Collection: Cabinet des Medailles, Paris, France
Catalogue No.: Paris Medailles 222
Beazley Archive No.: 310452
Ware: Attic Black Figure
Shape: Neck Amphora
Painter: The Amasis Painter
Date: ca 540 - 530 BC
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

Side A: A pair of Mainades, draped with vines and a panther skin, present a hare to Dionysos. The god holds a wine-cup.
Side B: Athene & Poseidon (see other image)

ARTICLESDionysos

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