Descrizione

Bacchus mask reproduction in terracotta .

Bacchus, or Dionysus, god of wine and the grape harvest, was an important deity in the classical Greek and Roman world. He was often depicted with vine leaves and grapes around his head, and sometimes partly in the form of a goat. His cult was celebrated through the Bacchanalia, a rite described as reaching Italy in the 2nd century BC and attracting considerable criticism in the Greek world.

Bacchus was depicted by many artists, for example  Caravaggio  

Bring joy to your home with Bacchus's smile. Ideal for decorating the wall in an antique style

  • Material: terracotta, handmade
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
  • Dimensions: 7.48 × 7.68 × 2.95 in (19 × 19.5 × 7.5 cm)
  • Weight: 0.750 kg

Made in Italy

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is represented by the terracotta Bacchus Mask?

It represents Bacchus, also identified with Dionysus, the god of wine and the grape harvest in the classical Greek and Roman world.

Which plant motifs are associated with Bacchus in the description?

The text mentions vine leaves and grapes around his head, attributes connected with wine and the grape harvest.

What are this terracotta reproduction’s dimensions and weight?

The listed dimensions are 7.48 × 7.68 × 2.95 in (19 × 19.5 × 7.5 cm), and the weight is 0.750 kg. The product is made of terracotta in Italy.