Terracotta bust of god Dionysus. The god wears a himation that covers his left arm and a short diadema (ribbon or crown) on his head. He holds a pomegranate in his right hand and a kantharos (ceremonial cup of distinctive shape) in his left.
Caption Terracotta figurine with Dionysus holding a pomegranate and a kantharos
Mythic people Dionysus (God)
Type Statuette
Artist/Creator workshop of Tanagra (?)
Origin Tanagra, Boeotia
Current position Musée du Louvre, Paris (France)
Index number MNB 548
Dating 400-350 BC
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