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The head of Dionysos with
almond-shaped eyes, a strong nose and a small mouth with pursed lips.
The broad beard with fine wavy strands. Undulated, slender moustache. The hairdo
with strands of hair that end in curls, without the hair band above. Traces of
red pigment on the forehead and the beard.
Fine archaic style, excellent modeling. Mounted on an acrylic stand.
For a related example, cf. fig. no. C388, Staatliche Antikensammlung Munich.
Terracotta decorative attachments with the head of Dionysos evoke, particularly
in Southern Italy, the strong inclusion of death symbolism in Dionysian worship.
Chip out of the hairdo, bridge of the nose mended, otherwise intact. Some
surface wear.
H. 5.4 cm (2.1 in), B. 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Ex collection of Wladimir Rosenbaum (1894-1984), former owner of Galleria
Serodine, Ascona.
580 USD |
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