Archaic II

Terracotta Tree Top Model

Top of terracotta tree, probably from a model group (such as a circle of ring dancers); hand-made. Dimensions: Height: 4.50 centimetres max Object Type: model; altar Techniques: handmade

Classification

Object type: Model
Motif: Tree and sacred tree
Material: Clay
Place of production: probablyCyprus
Findspot: Achna
Date: 600 - 300 BC

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Collection

British Museum

Provenance

Sanctuary of Artemis (Achna)

Identifiers

Accession no.: 1969,0210.33, British Museum · Museum record

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