A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Jewelry - Necklaces particularly around the shoulder area

particularly around the shoulder area

and were often seen as guardians or powerful protectors

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with its sinuous and elegant profile

A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Jewelry - Necklaces particularly around the shoulder areaA finely cast Roman bronze applique in the form of a head of Dionysos, shown with youthful features and a luxuriant wreath of ivy leaves encircling his hair. The facial expression is serene and idealized, with prominent almond shaped eyes and parted lips. The headdress features vine and fruit motifs, characteristic of Dionysian iconography. Such appliques were likely affixed to furniture, ceremonial vessels, or architectural panels, serving both