Head of Silenos

Unknown

2nd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The head is mold-made and solid. The back is probably handmade. The head is preserved with part of the neck in back. He has a high furrowed forehead. His head is bald, with just a few locks of hair above the thick, projecting jug ears.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76