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This monumental sculpture combines gold and dark marble to create a dramatic deity figure. The figure stands in a dynamic pose, with one arm extended outward while the other raises upward holding what appears to be a decorative staff or scepter. The sculpture is adorned with elaborate golden grapevines and foliage that wind around the form, contrasting beautifully with the dark, veined marble of the draped clothing. The deity's muscular torso is rendered in gold, while the lower body features flowing robes carved from dark marble with golden accents. The curly hair and full beard are intricately detailed in gold, creating a crown-like effect around the head. The scale of the piece is impressive, towering over museum visitors visible in the gallery space, with a classical marble statue visible in a display case behind it. The combination of materials and the abundance of fruit and vine motifs reinforce the figure's identity as a god associated with harvest and abundance.