Silenus Marsyas Terracotta Plaque
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Terracotta plaque with a bas-relief of Silenus, made using an ancient technique. Taken from a 1st-century BC mould from ancient Greece, held at the Archaeological Museum of Arezzo.
The plaque depicts Silenus, the god of the Marsyas river, in a grape-harvest scene. In Greek mythology, he is the protagonist of the story in which he picks up the flute discarded by Athena and plays it so beautifully that Apollo decides to challenge him.
The silenus was the spirit of grape pressing, and was often multiplied in a large group, that of the sileni, minor divinities of the woods. In Greek art, these figures are represented with bald heads and equine legs and are present in almost all Dionysian images.
Wall plaque with decorations
Beautiful reproduction with colorful background and detailed engravings that will make your home more precious
- Material: terracotta, handmade
- Suitable for indoors and outdoors
- Dimensions: 9.84 × 6.89 × 0.79 in (25 × 17.5 × 2 cm)
- Weight: 0.740 kg
Produced in Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which scene is depicted on the Silenus Marsyas plaque?
The description presents Silenus in a grape-harvest scene, with a bas-relief made using an ancient technique and a coloured background.
Which ancient reference is listed for Silenus Marsyas?
The description cites a mould from ancient Greece dating to the 1st century BC, held at the Archaeological Museum of Arezzo.
What are this terracotta reproduction’s dimensions and weight?
The listed dimensions are 9.84 × 6.89 × 0.79 in (25 × 17.5 × 2 cm), and the weight is 0.740 kg. The product is made of terracotta in Italy.