Description
The head of a maenad, wearing an ivy wreath, is carved in relief on the counter. A Bacchic staff, or "thrysos," is visible at the right. The number 13 is inscribed on the back in both Latin (XIII) and Greek numerals.
Provenance
Henry Walters, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sadie Jones (Mrs. Henry Walters), New York, 1931, by inheritance; Joseph Brummer Gallery [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gutman [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum [date of acquisition unknown], by gift.
Inscriptions
[Transcription] XIII; [Inscription] In Greek numerals; [Translation] 13
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Gutman [formerly part of the Walters Collection]