Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming cast bronze handle from a pouring vessel - oinochoe - depicting the face of a satyr - probably Silenus - on its lower portion. The satyr's face is characteristically horned, with incised wild hair that stands up atop the head and a thick, bushy mustache and beard. His features are close together, with wide eyes and a wide nose above a large, full-lipped mouth. Thick eyebrows complete his face. Above the head, two spirals mark the lower end of the handle. The handle arches in a gentle curve to a dual terminal on the upper end, which is decorated with foliate on each side. Size: 5.75" H (14.6 cm); 6.5" H (16.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175743

  • Condition: Intact and in excellent condition - missing body of the vessel of which this once adorned.

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