Terracotta Stag Figure - image 1

Archaic II

Terracotta Stag Figure

Cypriot terracotta figure of stag. Head only, missing tops of antlers. Traces of red paint on ears. Cream coloured fabric with darker core, abundant sub angular black (volcanic) inclusions, sparse limestone and milky quartz inclusions <0.5mm. Frequent vessicules. Dimensions: Height: 4.50 centimetres; Length: 5.60 centimetres max ; Width: 4.60 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: painted; handmade Condition: good

Date

620 - 525 BC

Accession No.

1911,0606.2

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Naukratis) (likely)