Oscillum
Marble.2nd century CE.
H. 39.5 cm, B. 37.5 cm. Inv. No. 28756.Verona, Museum-Lapidarium of MaffeiPhoto by Ilya Shurygin
Oscillum.
Marble.
2nd century CE.
H. 39.5 cm, B. 37.5 cm.
2nd century CE.
H. 39.5 cm, B. 37.5 cm.
Inv. No. 28756.
Verona, Museum-Lapidarium of Maffei
(Museo lapidario maffeiano).
Origin:
unknown
Description:
Oscillum is a decorative element originally linked to cult of Dionysus, later — a theatre ornament. On the front — the head of Jupiter-Ammon, on the back — a theatrical mask.
Credits:
© 2011. Photo: Ilya Shurygin.
Info: museum information materials.
Info: museum information materials.
Keywords: αιγυπτιακή μυθολογία egypt mythology mitologia egiziana ägyptische mythologie égyptienne θεός ἄμμων ἅμμων άμων deus amun ammon hammon amen amoun god dio ammone gott dieu ρωμαϊκή μυθολογία mythologia romana roman römische romaine γιούπιτερ jupiter iupiter juppiter iuppiter jovis iovis jove giove γλυπτική sculptura sculpture sculptural scultura skulptur ρωμαϊκό romano romani römisch römisches römischen römischer romain romains romaines decorativo decorativa decorativi decorative dekorativ décoratif ornemental marble relief oscillum zeus mask inv no 28756
