A reproduction of a head of the Greek god Pan created in Rome in the 1st century BC. Pan, the god of woods and fields, the protector of hunters and shepherds, wandered over the mountains and forests as a retinue of Bacchus. Pan was believed to be a merry god, but when angry his scream induced terror in even the bravest warriors. Ancient men believed he could help them in battle. It has been skillfully crafted by experienced workmen of the Hermitage workshops. Each product has been compared to the original and approved the by the museum specialists. Cast marble. Height 9 in. (22 cm). |