The bust of the man is set within a
circle formed
by a thick wreath containing fruits,
leaves,
pinecones and grapes. With one
shoulder bare
and the other partially covered by the
upper
portion of a toga, the handsome male
turns his
head just slightly to look at us at an
angle. His
features are very finely modeled, with
graceful
eyes, thick eyebrows, large nose and
sensuous
lips. Most striking is the elaborate
garland on his
head bursting with various fruits,
sprigs and
flowers. He may be the god of wine
Bacchus who
is often depicted wearing such a
floral garland as
symbol of his closeness to the fruits
of the earth.
This mosaic has been reconstructed
using
ancient and modern materials.
- (PF.5319)
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