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Hellenistic Terracotta Fragment of Dionysus browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Egyptian:Pottery: Pre AD 1000: item # 799727
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| With fine incised and applied details, remains of paint Terracotta Fragment of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine Culture - Period : Hellenistic Egypt, Fayum, 3rd-1st century BC Dimensions: 2.50 inches high {6 cm} Price Including : 1- Worldwide Shipping -Priority Mail 2- Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority . 3- Certificate of authenticity DIONYSOS (or Dionysus) was the great Olympian god of wine, vegetation, pleasure and festivity. He was depicted as either an older bearded god or a pretty effeminate, long-haired youth. His attributes included the thyrsos (a pine-cone tipped staff), drinking cup, leopard and fruiting vine. He was usually accompanied by a troop of Satyrs and Mainades (female devotees or nymphs). | ||||||
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