Dancing satyr from the group "invitation to the dance". Roman copy (1st-2nd century ce) of a hellenistic original (2nd century bc) known by coins of cyzicus (asia minor) and numerous copies (such as louvre ma 528). Found in rome in 1630, it was heavily restored: a large part of the arms and legs, the cymbals and the tree trunk are modern. It seems that the satyr originally was beating time, snapping fingers in rhythm and using a kind of greek castanets with his foot. Dimensions: H. 143 cm (4 ft. 8 ¼ in.). Collection: Louvre Museum.
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