Caption

Situla handle with a depiction of Silenus; unknown creator; Silenus mythology; bronze vessel; 1st half of the 5th century BC; Etruria; vessel; height 13.7 cm; width 4.2 cm, The image shows a vertical metal object with a patinated surface in shades of green, brown, and dark gray, mounted against a neutral gray background. The top of the object is rounded with a circular opening and a textured rim. The central section tapers downward and features a raised vertical ridge decorated with a row of bead-like protrusions and bordered by parallel dotted edges. Below this, a small sculpted humanoid figure is integrated into the lower portion, depicted with a bearded face, distinct facial features, a bare torso, and bent legs forming a squatting posture with feet and lower limbs extending outward. The figure appears attached to the broader upper section by its raised arms and sides, and the lower edge of the object includes a short horizontal extension with a curved end. The object rests on a transparent support that is partially visible at the sides.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_236

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.3Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.5in x 20.0in / 3456 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Situla handle depiction Silenus unknown creator Silenus mythology bronze vessel 1st half 5th century BC Etruria vessel height 13.7 cm width 4.2 cm image vertical metal object patinated surface shades green brown dark gray mounted neutral gray background top object rounded circular opening textured rim central section tapers downward features raised vertical ridge decorated row bead- protrusions bordered parallel dotted edges small sculpted humanoid figure integrated lower portion depicted bearded face distinct facial features bare torso bent legs forming squatting posture feet lower limbs extending outward figure attached broader upper section raised arms sides lower edge object includes short horizontal extension curved object rests transparent support partially visible sides.