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Relief Carving of a Nude God, perhaps Bacchus
Unknown1st–2nd century A.D.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Relief of a male nude god, perhaps Bacchus. His right arm is raised; the forearm is resting on top of his head. His hair is comprised of multiple horizontal curls away from his face. His left arm rests on a support; his left leg is bent at the knee and crossed over the right. At his feet is a rudimentarily rendered panther.
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Details
- Title: Relief Carving of a Nude God, perhaps Bacchus
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1st–2nd century A.D.
- Location Created: Roman Empire
- Physical Dimensions: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)
- Type: Mythological figure
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Bone
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 71.AI.190
- Culture: Roman
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)
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