Lot Essay
For a similar situla handle with the head of Silenus see no. 85 in Petit, Bronzes Antiques de la Collection Dutuit.
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE SITULA HANDLE
circa 2nd century a.d.
In the form of a head of Silenus wearing a fillet with eight studs at his forehead and leaves at his temples, his beard radiating from his round face, a long horse-shoe shaped mustache flowing around his small pursed lips, details incised, his almond-shaped eyes with heavy lids, surmounted by a large loop
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high
circa 2nd century a.d.
In the form of a head of Silenus wearing a fillet with eight studs at his forehead and leaves at his temples, his beard radiating from his round face, a long horse-shoe shaped mustache flowing around his small pursed lips, details incised, his almond-shaped eyes with heavy lids, surmounted by a large loop
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high