Caption

Situla handle with a depiction of Silenus; maker, Silenus mythology; bronze vessel; 1st half of the 5th century BC; Etruria; vessel; height 13.7 cm; width 4.2 cm., A vertical metal object with a curved upper loop and an elongated S-shaped body is shown against a plain gray background; the object has a dark metallic surface with areas of greenish patina and brownish discoloration, a beaded raised ridge running along the outer curve, and a small sculpted human-like figure attached to the lower portion with a distinct head, facial features, and a torso; the piece rests on a translucent clear support with a few clear pegs visible.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_237

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.3Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 20.0in / 3456 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Situla handle depiction Silenus maker Silenus mythology bronze vessel 1st half 5th century BC Etruria vessel height 13.7 cm width 4.2 cm vertical metal object curved upper loop elongated S-shaped body shown plain gray background object dark metallic surface areas greenish patina brownish discoloration beaded raised ridge running outer curve small sculpted human- figure attached lower portion distinct head facial features torso piece rests translucent clear support clear pegs visible.