Bacchus Sculpture

Roman Society

Sculpture of “ Bacchus of Chirivel “, from the second half of th 2 md Century, carved in white marble from Macael. It represents the god of wine, related to the cult feasts. His head is dressed with a garland of grape bunches, and he is depicted resting by a log, next to a headless panther.

Material: Marble, red pigment
Dimensions: Maximum height 130 cm; Base: Width 56 cm
Provenance: El Villar, Chirivel (Almería): Sector Norte Central/Corte 6, sector noreste
Excavation, Martínez García, Julián