This cist foot is in the form of Silenus. In Greek mythology, Silenus was the foster father, tutor and loyal companion of Dionysus, the god of wine, while being described as the oldest, wisest and drunkest of his followers (aunt). He was a satyr, and a minor god of drunkenness; Silenus is known for his excesses with alcohol, for his love of wine was his passion, so he was often drunk and had to be supported by other satyrs or carried by donkey; it was said that when drunk Silenus possessed special wisdom and the gift of prophecy. Provenance: Purchased at Bonhams Auction, October, 2008 Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland