Roman satyr figurine

Photo: National Museums Liverpool CC By SA2.0
Object type: Figurine
Period: Roman
Primary material: Copper alloy
Date found: 17/06/2022
Location: Kingsley, Cheshire

Description

This is thought to probably be a figurine of a satyr; a woodland creature who was a follower/attendant of Bacchus. They were portrayed as either youthful or old and pot bellied for humorous effect.