SculptureGreek5th century BCE-1st century CE

Squatting Silenus

5th century BCE-1st century CE

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Leaded bronze

Culture

Greek

Period

Archaic period, Late, to Early Classical

Century

5th century BCE-1st century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

5.8 x 2.5 x 3.3 cm (2 5/16 x 1 x 1 5/16 in.)

Provenance

Dr. Leo Mildenberg acquired the silenus bronze from Dr. Athos Moretti of Bellinzona, Switzerland who had it in his possession since the late 1950's.

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