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Head of a Satyr
2nd century
marble
(Roman Empire )
(Roman Empire )
This satyr wears a garland of leaves in his hair. The back of the head and neck have been restored. The piece is possibly from a relief. The pupils of the eyes are drawn.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
William T. / Henry Walters Collection, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Exhibitions
| 1963 | Our Ancient Heritage: An Exhibit of Art and Artifacts from Egypt Mesopotamia Greece Roman Empire. Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 4/12/1961 | Treatment | cleaned |
| 9/26/1961 | Treatment | cleaned |
Geographies
Roman Empire (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H with neck: 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
23.129