Fragment of a terracotta plate
Obverse, above, griffin; below, sphinx
Reverse, head of horned figure, Acheloos?
It is unclear whether this plate was decorated on the reverse or whether the plain surface invited a spontaneous drawing.
Reverse, head of horned figure, Acheloos?
It is unclear whether this plate was decorated on the reverse or whether the plain surface invited a spontaneous drawing.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a terracotta plate
- Period: Archaic
- Date: 7th century BCE
- Culture: East Greek, Wild Goat Style
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: greatest H. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm); estimated diameter 14 in. (35.6 cm)
- Classification: Vases
- Credit Line: Gift of Nicolas Koutoulakis, 1960
- Object Number: 60.92.1
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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