Inside the cup is a circular painting representing a mounted Amazon in Persian dress and bearing Persian arms. The outside bears a frieze of satyrs disguised as athletes, two of whom approach youth accompanied on his journey by a lyre-player. Iconography possibly inspired by a lost comedy with a satyr chorus, appears to be unique in vase painting.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Attic red-figure wine cup, 430 BC
Date supported
1977
Dimensions
10 x 28 cm
Grant
1625
Total cost
6500
Content note: This object record is part of our archive and has not been updated since it was first published. It may contain inaccurate information or outdated language. Please get in touch if you think this record should be amended.
Get a National Art Pass and explore The Fitzwilliam Museum
You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK
National Art Pass offers available at The Fitzwilliam Museum
50% off exhibitions
Art Funded by you FAQs
Contact us
If you have a question about a work of art in our archive, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.