Two terracotta roundels with theatrical masks

Period:
Hellenistic
Date:
1st century B.C.
Culture:
Greek
Medium:
Terracotta
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 5 3/4in. (7.6 x 14.6cm) diameter 5 11/16in. (14.5cm)
Classification:
Terracottas
Credit Line:
Purchase, David L. Klein Jr. Memorial Foundation Inc. Gift, 1999
Accession Number:
1999.316a, b
  • Description

    Purchase, The Fried Foundation Gift, 2001 (2001.767.1, .2)
    Purchase, The Concordia Foundation Gift, 2003 (2003.286)

  • References

    Mellink, M.J. 1964. "Archaeology in Asia Minor." American Journal of Archaeology 68: 164.
    Vermeule, C.C., III. 1965. "A Greek Theme and its Survivals: the Ruler's Shield (Tondo Image)". In Tomb and Temple: Proceedings of the American Philological Society 109: 363, fig. 6.
    Jucker, H. 1969. Schweizer Münzblätter 19: 82-84.
    Jucker, H. 1970. Schweizer Münzblätter 20: 20-22.
    Hoffmann, H. 1971. Collecting Greek Antiquities. New York: C.N. Potter, p. 169-170.
    Seeberg, A. 1988. "Heads on Platters". In Studies in Honor of T.B.L. Webster, 2 vols, edited by J.H.Betts et al. Bristol: Bristol Classical Press, p. 121-132, no. 6, figs. 13.9-10.
    Webster, T.B.L. 1995. Monuments Illustrating New Comedy. 3rd ed. London: Institute of Classical Studies. Vol. 2, p. 306, ZT72-ZT73.
    Vermeule, C.C., III. 2001. Art and Archaeology of Antiquity. London: Pindar Press. Vol. 2, p. 168, fig. 6.
    Christie's New York, 4 June 1999, p. 22, lot 30.
    MMA Annual Report 1999-2000: 18.

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