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Archaic II

Votive shield

During the Cypro-Archaic period, clay models of shields were placed in sancutaries and tombs. This example is unique because it is decorated with fish. diameter 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Date

600 - 480 BC

Accession No.

74.51.5882

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Provenance

  • From Cyprus

References

  • Karageorghis, Vassos, Joan Mertens, and Marice E. Rose. 2000. Ancient Art from Cyprus: The Cesnola Collection in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. no. 251, pp. 156-57, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Karageorghis, Vassos, Gloria Merker, and Joan R. Mertens. 2016. The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art : Terracottas. no. 262, pp. 151-52, Online Publication, [CD-Rom 2004], New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.