A good Roman Marble Sculpture of a Young Bacchus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Sculpture - Wood With a suspension loop above

With a suspension loop above

considered by the Egyptians to be the par excellence of red stones

Background:  The pairing of a central figure with winged genies or hybrid creatures and a sacred tree is characteristic of Neo-Assyrian glyptic art from the 9th–7th centuries BCE

They combined luxurious materials with technical virtuosity

while a second draped attendant stands behind

A good Roman Marble Sculpture of a Young Bacchus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Sculpture - Wood With a suspension loop aboveMarble statues of children first appeared during the 3rd century BCE and quickly became one of the favored subjects in art. This delightful example depicts Bacchus, the youthful god of wine, as a young child. Carved in the round, Bacchus is shown seated in a pose commonly associated with children. His right hand rests on his leg while his left arm hangs relaxed beside his knee. His long, luxurious curls, which signify his divine identity, cascade down