The Greco-Egyptian child god stands nude in a relaxed pose on a flat base. He is crowned by the traditional pschent, and his long, thick hair is held by a headband. The head is leaning to the right while the body is turned slightly in the opposite direction. The index finger of the raised right hand reaches to the mouth, illustrating a typical childish gesture. The left elbow rests upon a vine branch, and the left hand that must have originally held a cornucopia is missing.
Provenance: Buṣrā. Acquired by the Museum from ʿAlī ʾAḥmad Yūsuf on october 31, 1951.
Era: second century CE.
Substance: bronze.
Dimensions: H 10.1 cm, W 3.6 cm, D 2.8 cm.
Text: adapted from Weber (p. 88-89).
Collection: National Museum of Damascus.
Thomas M. Weber. Sculptures from Roman Syria in the Syrian National Museum of Damascus. Vol I, from Cities and Villages in Central and Southern Syria. Wernersche Verlagsgesellschaft. Worms. 2006.
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