Provenance:
Art Market, New York.
Antiquarium, Ltd., New York, 2018 (Treasures XVII, p. 32-33).

Note:
This luxurious item gives a good indication of the variety and quality of the craftsmanship that was required to provide for the needs of wealthy Greek citizens. Made from hammered silver, the exterior of this wine cup is decorated with fluted columns, a guilloche band around the shoulder, and an incised floral motif on the underside. The interior tondo features an applique of Dionysos made from repoussé in deep relief. For a similar cup in design and shape, see the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Inv. no. 1972.118.159).