Bronze statuette of a satyr reclining on a lion's skin

early 5th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

The lion's skin, which is usually associated with Herakles, introduces a light touch, suggesting that the satyr is resting after his arduous labors. The figure probably was one of several ornamenting the shoulder of a cauldron.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Bronze statuette of a satyr reclining on a lion's skin
Period: Late Archaic
Date: early 5th century BCE
Culture: Etruscan
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Other: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Object Number: 23.160.89
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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