Description
The Roman God of wine revelry, and fertility, the young deity standing nude, his head is adorned with clusters of grapes and grape leaves holding in his left hand a staff with a serpent wrapped around it, in his right hand he’s holding a wine vessel while an animal is drinking from it this piece is full of movement.
REFERENCE #
B-22098
CIVILIZATION
Roman. ca. 1st century AD – 3rd century AD
SIZE
H. 22.5 cm W. 9.5 cm
CONDITION
Perfect condition
PRICE
$38000
PROVENANCE
Jerusalem Private Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
The sculpture represents the Roman god of wine, revelry, and fertility, often associated with Bacchus or Dionysus. He is depicted as a young deity adorned with grape clusters and leaves, symbolizing his connection to wine and fertility.
This Roman sculpture features a nude young deity with a head adorned by grape clusters and leaves. He holds a staff with a serpent in his left hand and a wine vessel in his right, from which an animal is drinking, creating a dynamic and lively composition full of movement.
The sculpture dates back to the Roman period, specifically between the 1st century AD and the 3rd century AD, reflecting the artistic style and religious symbolism of that era.
The sculpture measures 22.5 cm in height and 9.5 cm in width, making it a relatively small but detailed piece of Roman art.
The sculpture is reported to be in perfect condition, indicating it has been well-preserved without significant damage or deterioration over time.
This Roman sculpture comes from a private collection in Jerusalem, which adds to its historical and cultural value by tracing its ownership and origin.
The listed price for this Roman sculpture is $38,000, reflecting its historical significance, condition, and provenance.
