Ancient Roman
Campana-relief of a Maenad / Muse (Psyche ?), 1st Century B.C. – 3rd Century A.D.
Terra Cotta
H 16 x W 9 cm
H 6 1/3 x D 3 1/2 inch
H 6 1/3 x D 3 1/2 inch
Ancient Roman, 1st Century B.C. – 3rd Century A.D.
Probably Latium (Grand-Rome)
Probably Latium (Grand-Rome)
This modelled fragment of a Roman Campana relief depicts a draped female figure in high relief, holding a handled vessel - perhaps a hydria or small jug -against her body...
This modelled fragment of a Roman Campana relief depicts a draped female figure in high relief, holding a handled vessel - perhaps a hydria or small jug -against her body with both arms. Her hair is styled in an elegant chignon with falling strands, and she gazes serenely leftward. Though fragmentary, the figure’s frontal pose and delicate modelling suggest the original plaque belonged to a decorative frieze.