Head of Satyr

Taken from the description page for this sculpture at: http://collections.artsmia.org/art/81221/head-of-satyr-roman

Head of Satyr, 1st century
Romanexpand_more
Rosso antico (red marble)expand_more
GIFT OF DANIEL AND JACQUELINE ROSENTHALexpand_more 2006.110

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Half man and half animal, satyrs were part of the entourage of Dionysus, the god of wine. They spent their time participating in revels, drinking, and chasing nymphs. This satyr's head is carved from red marble (rosso