Satyr Holding a Jar
ca. 30 B.C.E.–395 C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
In Greek mythology, satyrs were mischievous companions and enablers of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. They roamed the forests, often with permanent erections, on the lookout for pleasure, and accompanied by the sound of pipe and drum music.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- Clay, pigment
- Locations
- Reportedly from: Lower Egypt, Egypt
- Period
- Roman Period
- Dimensions
- 7 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 11/16 in. (18.2 x 7.8 x 4.3 cm)
- Accession Number
- 37.1634E
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Iggy Pop Life Class by Jeremy Deller
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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