Bacchus 1755 - 1765

This porcelain sculpture of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, was created by the Meissen Manufactory in Germany between 1755 and 1765. The figure stands with a cup of wine in one hand and a bunch of grapes in the other, symbolizing the god's association with revelry and abundance. The Meissen Manufactory, founded in 1710, was renowned for its high-quality porcelain figures and its intricate decorative work. This sculpture, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an excellent example of the Meissen Manufactory's artistry and craftsmanship.