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Mule-Head Attachment for a Couch
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This bronze attachment in the shape of a mule’s head was once part of a fulcrum (armrest) for a banqueting couch. The mule’s mane flies upward, its mouth open and its ears pushed back against its head. The mule wears an ivy garland and a saddlecloth made from panther skin, two elements associated with the wine god Dionysos.
| Artist / Maker | Greece, Hellenistic period |
|---|---|
| Date | 200–100 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Hellenistic period |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.4 x 18.3 cm (8 1/16 x 7 3/16 in.); with base: 25.4 cm (10 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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