The god Kabeiros in the form of the Dionysos Chthonios (of the underworld) is depicted reclining in an anaklintro. He holds a kantharos in his right hand and an egg in his left. He is resting his left hand on a pillow. He is semi-naked, only a himation covers his lower body, and wears an olive wreath on his head. There is a table in front of him. In his right, a big snake (chthonic symbol) is drinking from his kantharos.
Caption Red-figure bell krater depicting Kabeiros in the form of Dionysos Chthonios
Mythic people Cabeiri (Divinities)
Type Clay object
Artist/Creator Mystai Painter
Origin Boeotia
Current position National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Index number A 1393
Dating late 5th century BC
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File:Red figure bell krater, NAMA 1393, 191331.jpg - Wikimedia Commons
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