Ancient Roman Bronze, Stunning Bacchus Pendant (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman bronze Bacchus pendant, 1–3 AD, weight 24.02 g, dimensions 22.9 × 22.4 mm, from Oud-Romeins culture, inherited from grandfather, acquired 1985 from Belgium, previously in a private collection since 1966, in very good condition with minor signs of wear.
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Ancient Roman Bronze Bacchus Pendant 1-3 AD
Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, fertility, ecstasy, and the arts, the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Dionysus, known for his wild parties (Bacchanalia), accompanied by satyrs and maenads, and the son of Jupiter and a mortal woman (Semele). He is the god of intoxication and drunkenness, but also brought civilization and inspiration to theatrical arts, and was often depicted with grapevines and a staff.
Weight: 24.02 grams
Height: 22.9 mm
Wide: 22.4 mm
Hermes Gallery
Material: Bronze
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Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "
Ancient Roman Bronze Bacchus Pendant 1-3 AD
Bacchus is the Roman god of wine, fertility, ecstasy, and the arts, the Roman counterpart to the Greek god Dionysus, known for his wild parties (Bacchanalia), accompanied by satyrs and maenads, and the son of Jupiter and a mortal woman (Semele). He is the god of intoxication and drunkenness, but also brought civilization and inspiration to theatrical arts, and was often depicted with grapevines and a staff.
Weight: 24.02 grams
Height: 22.9 mm
Wide: 22.4 mm
Hermes Gallery
Material: Bronze
See image for your own impression
Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Stunning Bacchus, Bronze
Century/ Timeframe
1-3 AD
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
24.02 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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