A good Roman Marble Sculpture of a Young Bacchus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Sculpture - Wood A fine footed bronze bowl

A fine footed bronze bowl

which is named for Alice and Fred Conway

The Egyptians used copper to achieve this color

one with a short spiked post and the other a hollow cylinder post

They combined luxurious materials with technical virtuosity

A good Roman Marble Sculpture of a Young Bacchus, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Sculpture - Wood A fine footed bronze bowlMarble statues of children first appeared during the 3rd century BCE and quickly became one of the favored subjects in art. This delightful example depicts Bacchus, the youthful god of wine, as a young child. Carved in the round, Bacchus is shown seated in a pose commonly associated with children. His right hand rests on his leg while his left arm hangs relaxed beside his knee. His long, luxurious curls, which signify his divine identity, cascade down