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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century BCE. A molded lead panel with a high relief face of the bearded god Bacchus (Dionysus to the Greeks) or his follower, Silenus. Early portrayals of Bacchus show him with a full beard, but by the 2nd century CE, Roman artists started depicting him as a youth, with a smooth face, while his tutor/follower Silenus was shown as an older man with a full beard. In this depiction, the man wears a full headdress with grape leaves in it, signifying the importance of wine to the god's cult. Comes with custom stand. Size: 5" W x 5.75" H (12.7 cm x 14.6 cm); 7.5" (19.1 cm)

The cult of Bacchus was hugely popular, and symbols of the god and Silenus are very popular Roman motifs - signifying the freedom created by wine, music, and ecstatic dance. Romans knew the power of partying!

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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  • Condition: Patina on surface; form is very clear.

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