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Bacchus

Bacchus

Maker Agostino Testa (Italian, 1662 - 1735)

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Outdoor Sculptures

ClassificationsSCULPTURE

Datelate 17th Century

Mediumlimestone

DescriptionThis statue portrays Bacchus, the god of grape-harvest, wine making, and fertility in Greek mythology.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

On view

Object number20.45

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