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Statuette of Priapus

Statuette of Priapus

SculptureRoman2nd-3rd century CE

Statuette of Priapus

2nd-3rd century CE

Description

This small, marble statuette represents the bearded god Priapus. The god wears a long cloak over his shoulders that is cinched with a high belt. He holds up his tunic to carry a bunch of fruit, which in turn reveals his erect phallus. His short legs are broken at the knees, but likely bore high-laced boots. The god slightly advances his right leg, though the feet are now lost. His hair is gathered in a bun at the back of the neck and the he wears a headband. The area around the legs is deeply drilled and there is a drill hole under the lower right arm.

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Carved

Medium

Marble

Culture

Roman

Period

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Century

2nd-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

9.1 x 4.5 x 2.7 cm (3 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.

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