14A022
BACCHIC APPLIQUÉ
Roman, late 2nd-early 3rd century A.D.
Bronze, Width: 14 cm.

This solid-cast, heavy appliqué to a much larger bronze vessel takes the form of a vine leaf. In the center is the head of a satyr in high relief, wreathed with ivy, with stubby horns and goat's ears, malevolent eyes, a snub nose, and flowing beard. He is flanked by two annulets on each side.

Catalogue XIV

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