Ancient Roman bacchus bronze pendant Amulet
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Ancient Roman bacchus bronze pendant mask dating to 100–300 A.D., measuring 28 by 40 mm and weighing 13.7 g, in good condition with some wear, acquired in 1988 from a private collection in the United States with provenance verified.
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Description from the seller
This Roman mask shows a drunk or bad man. The face has strong and exaggerated features like tired eyes, an open mouth, and a strange expression. In ancient Rome, masks like this were used in theater and festivals to show drinking, bad behavior, and loss of control. Humans have always enjoyed turning terrible decisions into entertainment. In this particular case, it likely represents the god of wine, because the back of the object has a cup-shaped part that was once used to hold and drink wine. Ancient people really looked at a drinking cup and thought, “This needs a dramatic face on it.” Somehow they were correct.
The Romans called the god of wine Bacchus, while the Greeks called him Dionysus.
This is from a collector who achieved it in 1991 at the United States from another person who achieved it as a gift in 1985 at the United states.
The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
This Roman mask shows a drunk or bad man. The face has strong and exaggerated features like tired eyes, an open mouth, and a strange expression. In ancient Rome, masks like this were used in theater and festivals to show drinking, bad behavior, and loss of control. Humans have always enjoyed turning terrible decisions into entertainment. In this particular case, it likely represents the god of wine, because the back of the object has a cup-shaped part that was once used to hold and drink wine. Ancient people really looked at a drinking cup and thought, “This needs a dramatic face on it.” Somehow they were correct.
The Romans called the god of wine Bacchus, while the Greeks called him Dionysus.
This is from a collector who achieved it in 1991 at the United States from another person who achieved it as a gift in 1985 at the United states.
The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
bacchus bronze pendant
Century/timeframe
(100-300) A.D.
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
13.7 g
Year acquired
1988
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United States
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
40 mm
Length
28 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
