A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Vessels Under his prudent administration

Under his prudent administration

edited by Elizabeth Frood and Angela McDonald

Powerhouse Museum

Deer were associated with deities

the flat base uninscribed

A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Vessels Under his prudent administrationA finely cast Roman bronze applique in the form of a head of Dionysos, shown with youthful features and a luxuriant wreath of ivy leaves encircling his hair. The facial expression is serene and idealized, with prominent almond shaped eyes and parted lips. The headdress features vine and fruit motifs, characteristic of Dionysian iconography. Such appliques were likely affixed to furniture, ceremonial vessels, or architectural panels, serving both