Image

A clay, cream, and green mosaic of a man in a toga wearing a wreath, holding a shepherd’s staff. His portrait is framed by a circle of clay-red swirling patterns.

Unknown Maker, Roman

Satyr, (Imperial Period, 27 BCE-393 CE)

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Roman

Title

Satyr

Year

(Imperial Period, 27 BCE-393 CE)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Limestone tesserae

Techniques

Limestone tesserae

Dimensions

121.9 x 117.5 cm (48 x 46 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

written on back "D.H.-26KRM.1Reg.No.5524-Y M93 1935"

Place

Daphne, Syria

Type

Mosaics

Credit

Acquired by exchange from Worcester Art Museum

Object Number

40.196

About

Satyr

written on back "D.H.-26KRM.1Reg.No.5524-Y M93 1935"

Daphne, Syria

Projects & Publications

Publications

Roman Paintings and Mosaics

Catalogue of the Classical Collection

Exhibition History

Being and Believing in the Natural World

October 22, 2022 - June 4, 2023

Use

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