archaicwonder:Greek Red-Figure Guttus, 5th Century BCThe body is decorated with two panthers and a l
archaicwonder:Greek Red-Figure Guttus, 5th Century BCThe body is decorated with two panthers and a lion with its head moulded to form the spout. A guttus was a vessel with a narrow mouth or neck, from which liquids were poured in drops (guttae). They were often used for sacrificial libations. -- source link
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