A Romano-British marble Head of Bacchus or Dionysis
A Romano-British marble Head of Bacchus or Dionysis
2 nd – 3 rd Century A.D
Size : 14 cm high , 10 cm wide , 8 cm deep – 5½ ins high , 4 ins wide , 3¼ ins deep
2 nd – 3 rd Century A.D
Size : 14 cm high , 10 cm wide , 8 cm deep – 5½ ins high , 4 ins wide , 3¼ ins deep
Bacchus was the Roman God of wine and intoxication and enjoyed a considerable cult following . This marble head is reputed to have been found in 19 th century Bath , a town that in Roman times was seriously dedicated to healing and recreation .
A Romano-British marble Head of Bacchus or Dionysis
![Main image](https://images.finch-and-co.co.uk/FinchMedia/Object/76ac98a93b5249e3bbf7870a69d845a3.jpg?w=190&h=190&mode=pad&format=jpg)
SOLD