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Balsamarium with the figure of Dionysus 

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This bronze balsamarium (oil of perfume container named after the plant balsam) has the shape of Dionysus bust. Dionysus wears a nebris (fawnskin) that is fastened on the left shoulder with a buckle and is decorated by an engraved vineyard with grapes. On his head, he wears a wreath with fruits and ivy leaves. At the center of the wreath there is a ring-shaped case, probably for inserting a stone. The god’s bust rests on a base. There is a circular spout is on top of the god's head. The lid of the vessel is not preserved. Two wings overhanged around the spout, from which the handle is suspended. 


Caption Bronze balsamarium in the shape of Dionysus bust

Mythic people Dionysus (God)

Type Metal object

Origin Kavala

Current position Archaeological Museum of Kavala

Index number Α 5410

Dating 31 BC - 700 AD

Notes

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