Marble Head of a Satyr at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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This nearly life-sized marble head fragment of a Satyr playing a Double Flute is an original Roman work from the Imperial period, 1st century AD, replicating a Greek piece from the 3rd century BC. As one of many untamed creatures that accompany Dionysos, god of wine, this satyr with its distinctive pointed animal ears throngs in his procession. His eyebrows and lips are contorted, while his cheeks are puffed out as he skillfully plays a double flute. Such a realistic depiction of an exaggerated fleeting moment is characteristic of Hellenistic art. This object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. "Scan The World" is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.