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Inv. n°: MMoCA392

Roman Silver Kantharos (Drinking Vessel)

The kantharos is a deep bowl with an ovoid body and a foot, characterised by two high, vertical handles. The Romans adopted this type of bowl, first used by the Greeks. It was used to drink wine during banquets and celebrations dedicated to the god Dionysus/Bacchus.

h. 9 x Ø 8.5 cm
1st century BC-1st century AD
Silver

Provenance

  • Ex German private collection, acquired prior to 1993
  • Acquired at Charles Ede Limited, London, September 15, 2009, 8142

Publications

  • J. Spier, "Roman Silverware" in M. Merrony (ed.), Mougins Museum of Classical Art, France, 2011, p. 146, fig. 1

Exhibitions

  • Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins (MACM), Mougins, France, from June 2011

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