God of Étang-sur-Arroux

The God of Étang-sur-Arroux (or Autun statuette) is a Gallo-Roman bronze statuette, probably found in the commune of Étang-sur-Arroux, not far from Autun, France.

The statuette is of a bearded figure sat cross legged with two ram-headed, fish-tailed serpents feeding from a basket in his hands. The horned serpents and holes in the head for antlers identify this as a representation of the Gaulish stag god Cernunnos. One peculiar feature, the presence of small human faces above each ear, has been commented on.

The statuette is in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum, France.

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