Terracotta head of a young satyr

This terracotta fragment shows the face of a youth characterized by pointed, animalistic ears typical of a satyr. The sculpture exhibits a dynamic, slightly open-mouthed expression and tousled hair, reflecting the naturalistic style of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The material is unglazed, aged terracotta, showing signs of wear and surface erosion.

Satyrs represent the wild, untamed forces of nature and the threshold between the human and the animal; in the Neoplatonic tradition, they are often linked to the 'furor' or inspired madness associated with the Bacchic mysteries.