Cylindrical altar-like marble base with relief decoration of Dionysaic themes, from Milos island, 4th century
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JPEG
Start date
300
End date
399
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
Cylindrical altar-like marble base with relief decoration of Dionysaic themes (drunken Dionysus, Satyrs, Maenads, Pan, panther); it sits on rectangular base whose corners have the shape of a lion's paws. Found in the city of Milos island (Cyclades); displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens; 4th century on stylistic grounds.
Language
zxx
Physical type
Medium
Size
H. 0.53 m. Base: 0.72 x 0.65 m.
Material and technique
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