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The Cockerell Cup

Dokimasia Painter, c. 480 BC

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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