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Ancient art, Islamic world, Asian art
Expressive face of Silenus, wearing an ivy crown. He has pointed ears.
Silenus is associated with the Dionysian procession, and therefore with the theater.
He has two hanging holes.
Southern Italy, 5th-4th century BC
Terracotta with traces of white slipe
15 x 17 cm
Small break and regluing
Provenance: Private Parisian collectiON