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Possibly Dionysos, this figure recalls classical ideals of heroism and male beauty that remained popular throughout the Late Roman world.
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Title: Dionysos
Date: 4th–6th century
Geography: Made in Egypt
Culture: Byzantine
Medium: Bone
Dimensions: Overall: 5 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in. (13.6 x 5.3 x 1.5 cm)
Classification: Bone
Credit Line: Gift of Robert L. Hermanos and Miriam H. Knapp, in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Levy Hermanos, 1993
Accession Number: 1993.516.1
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