rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat
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| title = Rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat
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| year = {{circa}} 1st century BC
| material = Silver with mercury gilt
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| city = New York
| museum = Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has in its collection a 1st-century rhyton terminating in the forepart of a wild cat. The silver drinking vessel, which depicts a wild cat, is attributed to the Parthian Empire.{{Cite web|url=https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/326623?searchField=All&sortBy=relevance&ft=*&offset=0&rpp=80&pos=16|title=metmuseum.org|website=www.metmuseum.org|access-date=October 2, 2018}}
Description
The rhyton exhibits several hallmarks of Hellenistic art, which were introduced to Iran during the conquests of Alexander the Great. These symbols include dancing women, grapevines, and a panther, all of which are strongly associated with wine-centric Dionysian cults. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes the work as "a fine example of the enduring influence of Hellenistic culture."