A good Roman Marble Sculpture of a Young Bacchus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Objects of Everyday Use San Francisco

San Francisco

The ancient Egyptians discovered it in pebble form and used it for protection

it was a relatively rare and precious stone

otherwise intact and in very good overall condition

The conjoined birds suggest themes of duality

A good Roman Marble Sculpture of a Young Bacchus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Objects of Everyday Use San FranciscoMarble statues of children first appeared during the 3rd century BCE and quickly became one of the favored subjects in art. This delightful example depicts Bacchus, the youthful god of wine, as a young child. Carved in the round, Bacchus is shown seated in a pose commonly associated with children. His right hand rests on his leg while his left arm hangs relaxed beside his knee. His long, luxurious curls, which signify his divine identity, cascade down