
The term rhyton comes from the Greek verb meaning “to run through,” and depictions of rhyta show that they were used to aerate wine. Poured into the top of the vessel, the wine came out of a spout or opening between the animal’s legs. The spout on this example is now missing, but the hole remains visible.



Moon in Leo or Amordad امرداد ♌ – Ahuramazdan Gold
Iran, 2,100 years ago. Stag Rhyton.
The term rhyton comes from the Greek verb meaning “to run through,” and depictions of rhyta show that they were used to aerate wine. Poured into the top of the vessel, the wine came out of a spout or opening between the animal’s legs. The spout on this example is now missing, but the hole remains visible.
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