Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)

Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This mature bearded man has grape leaves in his hair, suggesting that he is Dionysos. The furrowed brow, indications of age, and piercing gaze reflect a taste for naturalism. The head was buried, and over the centuries a hard crust developed on the surface.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)Head of Dionysos (The God of Wine and Divine Intoxication)

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.