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Silenus

Following the themes of Bacchanalia, this Minton Silenus was another popular jug. In Greek Mythology, Silenus is an elderly companion of Bacchus.  On this jug, Silenus and a young Bacchus are shown drunk and being held by satyrs.

Minton 
Silenus

c. 1831
Green stoneware
116.H38

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