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Bowl with an image of Dionysus, 2nd C BCE, Gandhara [d/b]

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Bowl with an image of Dionysus, 2nd century BCE. Provenance: Gandhara. Photo taken the Islamabad Museum, Pakistan.


https://www.dawn.com/news/1401846

“At the centre of a large exhibition space in the museum sits an open-mouthed wine bowl in pure gold that dates back to 200-100 BC, embossed with the image of the Greek god of wine.

The origin of the discovery is not known, but the item was handed over to the Department of Archaeology and Museums (DOAM) a few months ago by customs. The wine bowl is the second of its kind.

According to archaeology experts, the bowl is decorated with embossed winged lions and acanthus leaves.

“In the center of the bowl is the head of the bearded Greek god Bacchus, who taught people the art of making wine,” said an official in the Ministry of Heritage.”


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