Vessel attachment in the form of a head of Dionysos
Vessel attachment in the form of a head of Dionysos
Vessel attachment in the form of a head of Dionysos
Vessel attachment in the form of a head of Dionysos

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Vessel attachment in the form of a head of Dionysos,

4th century BCE

Greek
2002-28

Information

Title
Vessel attachment in the form of a head of Dionysos
Dates

4th century BCE

Medium
Bronze with silver inlaid eyes
Dimensions
5.7 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Gillett G. Griffin
Object Number
2002-28
Place Made

Europe, Southern Italy

Culture
South Italian, Greek
Type
onlays, handles: tool components, metalwork
Materials
bronze, silver
Techniques
inlay (process)
Subject
deities, mythology, men, heads

Formerly in the collection of Gilette Griffin; subsequently given to the Museum

Vessel attachment: mask of Dionysos

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