GrB022
Graeco Roman bronze figure of a grotesque man (- a balsamarium).
2nd century BC ??? 1st AD.
Height: 10 cm (4 in).
Condition: Missing applied handle, otherwise perfect. Fine green patina.
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The Antropomorphic balsamarium in the form of a figure of a naked grotesque man. His arms are raised to hold the balsamarium handle, and the cylindrical spout of the balsamarium is on top of the head. The man is standing with bent knees in a spiral twisted movement, which emphasizes the anatomic details of the muscular body. His exaggerated large phallus is emerging at the back side between his legs.
The elongated bald head with short lock at the back of the head. The expressive face with almond shaped eyes, straight nose and full sensual lips.
For phallic grotesque figures:
Cf. Comstock - Vermeule, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1971, fig. 141-145, pp. 127-130.
Comstock - Vermeule, - Boston 1971
Comstock, M., and Vermeule, C. C., Greek, Etruscan & Roman Bronzes in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Greenwich, Conn. 1971
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