Keywords: Greek - Decoration from a Bed - Walters 71616.jpg The silen is recognized by his bald head fleshy nose and pointed ear The piece ornamented the armrest of a bed Beds grew in popularity during Hellenistic times and were often decorated with ivory which was available due to increased trade with Asia and Africa century 2 BC Hellenistic carved ivory cm 9 4 5 1 1 4 accession number 71 616 13701 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1929 From Alexander to Cleopatra Greek Art of the Hellenistic Age The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1988-1989 place of origin Greece Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Art from Greece Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review |