Dionysus Antinous / Bacchus Osiris Statue
$79.00+
An exact replica of an Ancient Roman statue of Dionysus combining the imagery of Bacchus, Antinous, and Osiris
An exact replica of an Ancient Roman statue of Dionysus combining the imagery of Bacchus, Antinous, and Osiris dated to 2 centure CE and currently located in Vatican.
You can become an owner of the statue of this unique depiction of the great god Dionysus! Antinous-Dionysus, a syncretic figure combining the deified companion of Emperor Hadrian, Antinous, with the god Dionysus, symbolized the blending of human and divine aspects in Roman religion. This fusion highlighted themes of rebirth, fertility, and the afterlife, reinforcing Dionysus’ role as a god of wine, ecstasy, and eternal life. It exemplified the Roman practice of adopting and merging deities to reflect contemporary cultural and spiritual beliefs, illustrating the fluid nature of Roman religious practices and their openness to incorporating new divine elements.
Cast in brass, it comes in 3 sizes: 7 cm / 2.8 in, 9 cm / 3.5 in, 12 cm / 4.7 in.
Weight: 9 cm – 155 g, 12 cm – 220 g.
Additional information
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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Size | 2.8 inches, 3.5 inches, 4.7 inches |
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