Terracotta Tree Group - image 1

Archaic

Terracotta Tree Group

Terracotta group, hand-moulded; male figure with arms around a vertical object with forked top which appears to be a tree; figures of 2 dogs or wolves on opposite side also appear to be climbing, possibly in pursuit; trunk of 'tree' pierced by hole at level of man's head, possibly for suspension. Dimensions: Height: 9 centimetres Object Type: figure; model group Techniques: handmade; pierced

Date

750 - 475 BC

Accession No.

1896,0201.54

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Episkopi-Bamboula