A Corinthian terracotta ithyphallic figure of a satyr

MID 5TH CENTURY B.C.

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A Corinthian terracotta ithyphallic figure of a satyr
Mid 5th Century B.C.
Depicted naked with characteristic beard and pointed ears, with legs astride and long pointed tail at the rear, holding a phallic-like attachment or figure with human face over his right shoulder, remains of orange colouring, tip of phallus repaired, mounted
4½in. (11.5cm.) high
Provenance
Collection of King Gustav of Sweden
Chesterman Collection

Lot Essay

Cf. R. A. Higgins, Greek Terracottas, London, 1967, pp. xxxii and 84, pl. 36E for a similar satyr.

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