LaurieAnnie's photos with the keyword: Attis

Bronze Attis Holding a Tragic Mask Roman, Imperial period, first to third century AD # 01.7473 The youthful shepherd Attis was unfaithful to the goddess Cybele, who caused him to castrate himself. The mask alludes to festivals commemorating his death and rebirth. Text from the MFA label. and Figurine of Attis Roman, Imperial Period, 1st–3rd century A.D. Dimensions: Height: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.) Medium or Technique: Bronze Classification: Sculpture Catalogue Raisonné: Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 127. Accession Number: 01.7473 Attis wears a typical Asiatic costume and Phrygian cap and holds a tragic mask over his head. The mask and body are hollow behind. Dark green patina. Text from: www.mfa.org/collections/object/figurine-of-attis-152763