Terracotta Duck Figurine - image 1

Archaic II

Terracotta Duck Figurine

Terracotta duck; hand-made; hollow, triangular body with flat tail and rudimentary feet; large patches of red paint on the flanks framed by black lines represent the wings; made from buff clay decorated with black and red paint: apart from the anatomical details, there are stripes and bands on the body and tail. Dimensions: Height: 5.10 centimetres; Length: 9.50 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: painted; handmade

Date

600 - 500 BC

Accession No.

1894,1101.257

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Amathus