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Rhyton
Roman ?
Modern
Dimensions
.235; diameter of mouth .10
Credit Line
Gift of Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession NumberRES.41.60
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionHas spout in the form of lion's head; handle a stem of grapevine ending in two leaves and a bunch of grapes. Opposite handle medallion with female figure in relief, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left ( Concordia?)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Edward Jackson Holmes Collection (1928 or later: apparently acquired by him from Mrs. Mabel Scott who said it had come from Lord Brayes Collection); gift of Edward Jackson Holmes to MFA, December 11, 1941