Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A wonderful bronze figure of a youth, likely Attis, the god of vegetation and consort of Cybele, wearing a Phrygian cap. Posed vivaciously, the ancient deity displays a pudgy body with a plump belly, portly limbs, and a bulbous posterior as he strides dramatically forward with his right foot. He leans slightly back, thrusting his left arm into the air with hearty punch. His right arm bends at the elbow with his right hand clenched tightly in a fist. Gazing upward, his round head displays sunken eyes, a button nose, and a straight, incised mouth. His traditional Phrygian cap clumsily caps his head, the top point flopping forward and side flaps hanging over his ears, framing his cherubic visage. Note the thick layers of seafoam green patina that envelope his figure, imbuing him with an elegant presentation reminiscent of the Ancient Roman Empire! Size: 1.3" W x 3.3" H (3.3 cm x 8.4 cm); 5.1" H (13 cm) on included custom stand.Attis, the god of vegetation and consort of Cybele, was worshipped in Phrygia, Asia Minor, and eventually throughout the Roman Empire, where he was understood as a solar deity in the 2nd century CE. Attis was essentially a vegetation god, and via self-mutilation, death, and resurrection he represented the fruits of the earth, which see their demise in winter only to rise again in the spring. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167382