Plate depicting an androgynous Dionysus with Ariadne and Hercules. Iran, Sasanian dynasty, 5th-7th c AD. Silver and gilt. National Museum of Asian Art collection [1200×900]
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Plate depicting an androgynous Dionysus with Ariadne and Hercules. Iran, Sasanian dynasty, 5th-7th c AD. Silver and gilt. National Museum of Asian Art collection [1200×900]
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https://asia-archive.si.edu/object/F1964.10/
https://asia.si.edu/explore-art-culture/collections/search/edanmdm:fsg_F1964.10/
[display description](https://i.ibb.co/b33DG38/20240416-125453.jpg)
[Life of the Party
The subject of the top plate is the triumph of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, who inspired artists far beyond the Mediterranean world. Known as Bacchus in the Roman Empire, Dionysus is seated on a wagon and is accompanied by his consort Ariadne, while a naked Hercules walks behind them. Portraying Dionysus with female features or in feminine garb was not unusual among the Romans.
Plate
Iran, Sasanian period, 5th-7th century CE
Silver and gilt
PURCHASE-CHARLES LANG FREER ENDOWMENT FREER GALLERY OF ART
F1964.10]
[my photo](https://i.ibb.co/M913xLD/20240416-125245.jpg)