Head of a Satyr in the Walters Art Museum, September 2009

Head of a Satyr


Creator: Roman (Artist)

Period: 150-175 (Antonine)

Medium: marble (Sculpture)

Accession Number: 23.126

Measurements: 7 9/16 x 6 5/8 x 7 5/16 in. (19.2 x 16.8 x 18.5 cm)

Geographies: Rome, Italy (Place of Origin)


This head possibly belonged to a grave monument. Circular holes in the head are probably for the insertion of horns, which along with the wreath identify the boy as a satyr, one of the followers of the Roman wine-god Bacchus. The upward gaze with spherical cavities indicating pupils date this piece to the Antonine period.

Text from: art.thewalters.org/detail/12472/head-of-a-satyr/