
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)