Cylinder med relief, forestillende to satyrer på hver sin side af en vinkrukke, en panter og en ged 1853

This silver cylinder with relief was crafted by C.C. Peters, most likely in the mid-19th century. The monochromatic metal surface showcases a frieze of figures circling the cylinder's form. The relief, with satyrs and animals set against a background of dense foliage, conveys a scene of classical bacchanalia. The composition is carefully structured to create a continuous narrative, linking the figures and motifs rhythmically around the vessel. Peters has distributed light and shadow by varying the depth of the relief, giving a sense of depth and movement, enhancing its tactile quality. The surface functions as a field of symbolic play, where classical figures interact with natural motifs. The cylinder’s form invites a semiotic reading of classical themes through a material language. The deliberate arrangement of satyrs, panthers, and vines transforms the cylinder into a mobile tableau, challenging us to question the relationship between form, content, and the cultural values it embodies.