Focus on Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat and explore the Description.
The rhyton exhibits several hallmarks of Hellenistic art, which were introduced to Iran during the conquests of Alexander the Great. These symbols include dancing women, grapevines, and a panther, all of which are strongly associated with wine-centric Dionysian cults. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the work as "a fine example of the enduring influence of Hellenistic culture."
Dionysian cults Alexander the Great panther Hellenistic art rhyton dancing women Metropolitan Museum of Art grapevines