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Roman Bronze Applique of Silenus

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**Originally Listed At $400**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine cast-bronze applique depicting the head of a bearded deity, probably Silenus. The satyr's face is characteristically horned, with beady eyes topped with furrowed brows, full lips surrounded by a bushy moustache, a broad nose, and petite ears, all beneath a fillet of ivy leaves. The hollow verso is filled with lead to give it weight. Satyrs were powerful symbols in ancient Rome, associated with the joy of the Bacchanal. Silenus was an older satyr-like figure who was a companion to Bacchus (Greek Dionysus). The consumption of wine was an important social activity in Roman society and Silenus was commonly added to decorative items to signify the owner's affiliation with the cult of Bacchus. Themes of the god and his followers were particularly popular during the early part of this time period, as control of the Mediterranean shifted from Greece to Rome. Size: 1.75" W x 2" H (4.4 cm x 5.1 cm); 2.4" H (6.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private H.G. collection, Rhineland-Palatinate, acquired between 1970 and 1999

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

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Condition Report: Minor nicks to face, peripheries, and verso, with softening to some finer details, light oxidation to top of fillet, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as fine green and brown patina throughout.

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**Originally Listed At $400**

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine cast-bronze applique depicting the head of a bearded deity, probably Silenus. The satyr's face is characteristically horned, with beady eyes topped with furrowed brows, full lips surrounded by a bushy moustache, a broad nose, and petite ears, all beneath a fillet of ivy leaves. The hollow verso is filled with lead to give it weight. Satyrs were powerful symbols in ancient Rome, associated with the joy of the Bacchanal. Silenus was an older satyr-like figure who was a companion to Bacchus (Greek Dionysus). The consumption of wine was an important social activity in Roman society and Silenus was commonly added to decorative items to signify the owner's affiliation with the cult of Bacchus. Themes of the god and his followers were particularly popular during the early part of this time period, as control of the Mediterranean shifted from Greece to Rome. Size: 1.75" W x 2" H (4.4 cm x 5.1 cm); 2.4" H (6.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private H.G. collection, Rhineland-Palatinate, acquired between 1970 and 1999

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#145921
Condition Report: Minor nicks to face, peripheries, and verso, with softening to some finer details, light oxidation to top of fillet, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as fine green and brown patina throughout.

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