A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Jewelry - Necklaces with its sinuous and elegant

with its sinuous and elegant profile

This tiny tomb was discovered almost intact by Howard Carter in 1922

the base deeply engraved with a complex motif of horned animals

His right hand is extended toward the offerings

NYC around 2010

A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Jewelry - Necklaces with its sinuous and elegantA 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