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#149

Sarcophagus and lid with Dionysian scenes

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What a hustle and bustle there is on all sides of the sarcophagus: the god of wine Dionysus and his dissolutely voluptuous companions populate the surrounding reliefs. Maenads, satyrs and panes are dancing and making music, acting enthusiastic and full of love.

The shape of the sarcophagus and the two lion protomes are reminiscent of vats used as winepresses. The intoxicating mood and the "most powerful urge to live" ( Arthur Schopenhauer ) are thus indicated not only figuratively but also formally.

Material & Technique
Marble from the Greek islands
Museum
Skulpturensammlung
Dating
c. 220/40 CE
Inventory number
Hm 271
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