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sculture in terracotta, antichità, riproduzioni, d'arte antica, reperti, siti archeologici, civiltà greca, etrusca, romana | Greek, Etruscan and Roman.Pompeii Herculaneum

Terracottas Museum Pompeii Herculaneum - Bas-relief inspired by the figural decoration of the Anfora di Baratti, a silver vase crafted in Siria during the 4th century A.D. Terrecotte Pompei Museo, Questa collezione di sculture in terracotta ripropone delle riproduzioni d'arte antica, reperti ritrovati nei più importanti siti archeologici del bacino Mediterraneo appartenenti alla civiltà greca, etrusca e romana | This collection of terracotta sculptures repeats reproductions of ancient art, artifacts found in the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean basin belonging to the civilization of Greek, Etruscan and Roman.Pompeii Herculaneum Museum.

Maenad - Painted Terracotta

Bas-relief inspired by the figural decoration of the Anfora di Baratti, a silver vase crafted in Siria during the 4th century A.D.


Price: € 165.00
(Price: GB $120.45 - US $173.25)

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Details:
Material: terracotta sculpture
Height: approx. 32 cm - 12.6 inches.

The product of terracotta, reproduction of object of Greek art. The product of terracotta, reproduction is made, following with great care and attention the traditional techniques, diffused in Roman times and abandoned with time.

In Greek mythology, maenads were the female followers of Dionysus (Bacchus in the Roman pantheon), and the most significant members of the Thiasus, the god's retinue. Their name literally translates as raving ones. Often the maenads were portrayed as inspired by Dionysus into a state of ecstatic frenzy, through a combination of dancing and intoxication. During these rites, the maenads would dress in fawn skins and carry a thyrsus, a long stick wrapped in ivy or vine leaves and tipped with a pinecone. They would weave ivy-wreaths around their heads or wear a bull helmet in honor of their god, and often handle or wear snakes

 (code: 2581)

 
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