The cup has two distinct scenes depicting the wine-god Dionysos with his satyrs and maenads. On one side the emphasis is on the preparation and serving of wine with various wine related vessels and Dionysos holding out a wine bowl to be filled by dutiful satyrs. The other side presents the after effects of wine with the satyrs chasing a maenad who flees from the embrace of one to be grabbed by another. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Cockerell Cup, c. 480 BC
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Fired clay
Dimensions
10 x 30.2 cm
Grant
50000
Total cost
100000

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