Fragment of a terracotta plaque
Upper body of a youth in a long garment
The head illustrates, in almost exaggerated fashion, the so-called Daidalic style of the second half of the seventh century B.C. It is characterized by the stepped treatment of the hair and the large eye(s).
The head illustrates, in almost exaggerated fashion, the so-called Daidalic style of the second half of the seventh century B.C. It is characterized by the stepped treatment of the hair and the large eye(s).
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a terracotta plaque
- Period: Archaic
- Date: 7th century BCE
- Culture: Greek, Cretan
- Medium: Terracotta
- Dimensions: 3 in. x 1 5/8 in. (7.6 cm x 4.1 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America, 1953
- Object Number: 53.5.15
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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Greek, Cretan
7th century BCE
Greek, Cretan
7th century BCE
Greek, Cretan
7th century BCE
Greek, Cretan
7th century BCE
Greek, Cretan
7th century BCE
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