Statue

Reproduction

MS3821

From: Italy | Campania | Pompeii

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS3821
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Italy | Campania | Pompeii
Manufacture Location Naples
Creator J. Chiurazzi and Fils
Date Made 1903
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Technique Cast
Iconography Dionysos
Description

Small statue of Dionysos/Bacchus; sometimes known as Narcissos. Standing; left foot forward; head inclined toawrd his left; left hand on hip; nebris (fawnskin) slung over left shoulder; right forearm extended with index finger out. Beardless; ivy garland with prominent clusters of berries. Elaborate sandals bound and crossed up to lower calf. Otherwise naked. Standing on round plinth with molded profile and ornament in low relief. Original found at Pompeii.

Height 62 cm
Outside Diameter 22.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. Chiurazzi and Fils (Foundry); subscription of John Wanamaker, 1902
Other Number 5003 - Naples Museum Number

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