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Dancing Faun Figurine; 19th century CE; 223.15

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleDancing Faun Figurine

About this objectThe bronze figurine is of a faun, or satyr, striding out with his arms raised and looking to the sky. His curly hair is adorned with a wreath of acorns.

This is a copy of a famous Roman bronze found at Pompeii, the Dancing Faun. The Dancing Faun figurine was originally found in the House of the Faun (named after the figurine) which was covered in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The original can now be found in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

Date Made19th century CE

Medium and MaterialsMetal: Bronze

TechniqueCasting (process)

MeasurementsH 120 x W 55 x D 40 mm including base.

Subject and Association KeywordsArt reproductions

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals, mythical

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by Mr W.H. Alington, 2015, from the estate of the late Professor H.D. Broadhead.

Object TypeFigurine

Object number223.15