Borgese vase
The Borgese vase is a giant bell shaped wine vessel carved from Pantelic marble in Athens in the second half of the first century BC. This ancient Greek artwork is renowned for its intricate carvings and grand scale, featuring scenes of the Dionysus ritual, showcasing the ancient Greeks' worship of Dionysus, the god of wine. The Borgese vase was originally used for outdoor garden decoration and was later collected in the Borgese Museum, becoming one of the museum's iconic collections. It is not only an artwork, but also an important physical material for studying ancient Greek sculptures and religious rituals.