A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Jewelry - Necklaces grew abundantly in the Faiyum

grew abundantly in the Faiyum and Delta marshes and in pools and canals along the Nile Valley

NYC around 2010

Surprisingly

perhaps serving as a vessel for offerings in a funerary or temple context

particularly around the shoulder area

A Roman Bronze Applique of Dionysos, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE Jewelry - Necklaces grew abundantly in the FaiyumA 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