Plate Xii. Drillopota
Plate Xii
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Drillopota.
Terra Cotta. \"Height, 16 5/25 inches".
Plate Xii.
Behind this figure is seen a vessel, which represents one of those obscene vases called "Drillopot", 1 out of which the ancients were wont to drink on certain occasions, undoubtedly in honour of Venus, or perhaps of Bacchus; for, assuredly it would be difficult to suppose anything like dignity or seriousness in such ceremonies. For a long time the corruption of the antique nations led them to feign a disgraceful attachment for the immodest ceremonies to which they were no longer able to yield a sincere worship.
This dwarf holds two objects in his hand which it would be difficult to qualify--two lumps of bread, perhaps. He carries in his belt a sort of casket, which may be the "crepundia", a small box or purse for children to keep their toys in.
This "Drillopota" comes from Civita.
Footnotes
28:1 From δρῖλος, the virile member, and ποτὴρ, a drinking-cup.
p. 28
Drillopota.
Terra Cotta. \"Height, 16 5/25 inches".
Plate Xii.
Behind this figure is seen a vessel, which represents one of those obscene vases called "Drillopot", 1 out of which the ancients were wont to drink on certain occasions, undoubtedly in honour of Venus, or perhaps of Bacchus; for, assuredly it would be difficult to suppose anything like dignity or seriousness in such ceremonies. For a long time the corruption of the antique nations led them to feign a disgraceful attachment for the immodest ceremonies to which they were no longer able to yield a sincere worship.
This dwarf holds two objects in his hand which it would be difficult to qualify--two lumps of bread, perhaps. He carries in his belt a sort of casket, which may be the "crepundia", a small box or purse for children to keep their toys in.
This "Drillopota" comes from Civita.
Footnotes
28:1 From δρῖλος, the virile member, and ποτὴρ, a drinking-cup.
