Art Across the Ages, A Selection of Treasured Works
Nationality
Greek
Title of Work
Preview
Date of Work
c. 5th-4th century BCE
Medium
Molded terracotta
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection
Status
Stored: S3D
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
The sculptural fragment dates from the Classical Period of Ancient Greece. It represents Silenus, a bearded creature from Greek mythology who was the drunken companion and tutor of Dionysus, the god of wine. He was noted for his prophetic abilities.
Silenus was normally represented as a heavy-set and good-humored old man. Being part man and part animal, he was also often shown with horse ears and sometimes horse legs and tail.
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