Red-Figure Column Krater (Mixing Vessel): Komos (Revel)
Medium
ceramic
Dimensions
h. 41 cm · diam. 40.4 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Leonard C. Hanna
Accession Number
1924.197
Tags
male
About this artwork
Used for mixing wine and water at a symposium (or drinking party), this column-krater speaks to the perils and pleasures of drinking. On one side, a bearded man holding a staff and a drinking cup leans forward, a red stream of vomit falling from his mouth. Before him is a nude young boy, holding a tortoiseshell lyre and a basket or pail. On the other side, a young man dances, holding a deep cup and wearing just one boot. On the neck above him, scratched in large letters, is the name SIMONOS, pro...