Gilt Bronze Bust Of Antinous As Dionysus
Stock No
4388
2018
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Item Description
Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Antinous as Bacchus or Dionysus. Antinous was the lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 76-138). Celebrated for his good looks, Antinous has subsequently become a symbol of same sex love. He drowned in the Nile in mysterious circumstance. Ancient Rome was governed by an unspoken code of dominance and subservience. There could be no suggestion that the Emperor was submissive to his lover. The effect of his death led to Hadrian establishing a City in Egypt, Antinoopolis in honour of the youth and encouraging his veneration as a God. Italy, Circa 1890.
Dimensions: 43cm (H) x 21cm (W) x 23cm (D)
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Crawley, Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 43cm W: 21cm D: 23cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Crawley, Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)7900 240624
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