Medium: Leaded Bronze

Dimensions: Not specified

Condition: Good condition

Description:
From ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, circa 3rd to 1st century BC, this leaded bronze artifact represents a standing satyr crafted as a bottle stopper. The figure is depicted with exaggerated musculature, emphasizing its dynamic and dramatic pose. Its arched hair and protruding beard are rendered with detailed precision, while the head tilts downward, and the hands are clasped around the waist in a poised gesture. The satyr's hair is styled into a short ponytail, and it wears a thin tunic draped to reveal the hips, characteristic of the Greek artistic exploration of form and movement during the Hellenistic era.