Cast Gallery catalogue number: A141q
To the left one satyr leans against a tree, and to the right another holds a cup in his left hand and a jug in his right; to take wine from a krater.
- Plaster cast: Height: 27cm.
- Copy of part of a marble frieze.
- The frieze:
- is from the Lysikrates Monument in Athens.
- was made about 330 BC.
- is still in situ.
Detailed Record
Commentary Prepared by Dr. Julia Lenaghan, Ashmolean Museum
A 141 Q
Two Satyrs; Lysikrates Monument
Marble (Pentelic)
Frieze
H 25.4 cm
Greece, Athens, in situ
After 335/34 BC; Late Classical
Preservation:The surface of the relief is heavily worn, especially on the right figure, where only a small section on the inner right thigh remains.
Description:The relief depicts two satyrs on either side of a large calyx krater in the center. The satyr on the right, shown frontally, approaches the krater. He touches it with his outstretched right hand, in which he holds a jug. His left arm is extended to the other side, holding a cup.
To the left another satyr is depicted in left profile. He leans against a tree trunk on which a panther skin is draped; his left elbow rests on the trunk and his chin is supported by his left hand. This satyr is bearded; the top of a thyrsos is visible behind his head.
Discussion:This section of the frieze corresponds to a similar section on the other side of Dionysos (A 141b/c). A satyr from Dionysos’ immediate retinue pours wine from a large krater, while further to the left another satyr is watching the battle raging beyond.
For a full discussion of the monument see A 141a.
Bibliography:H. F. de Cou,
"The Frieze of the Choregic Monument of Lysicrates at Athens." (AJA 8 1893) 42-55
Discusses earlier studies and drawings of the monument and the composition of the frieze.W. Erhardt,
"Der Fries des Lysikratesmonuments" (Antike Plastik 22 1993) 13-15 figs. 9-11 pls. 7a-b
The most thorough discussion of the frieze so far. Excellent photographs of the original frieze, as well as documentation of early drawings and casts documenting a much better state of preservation. Extensive bibliography.
