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Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
Such appliqués in the form of rosettes are known to have been used as decoration on wooden sarcophagi in Tarantum.
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Title: Three gilded terracotta appliqués
Period: Late Classical
Date: ca. 350–300 BCE
Culture: Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
Medium: Terracotta, gold
Dimensions: Diam.: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sharrer, 1991
Object Number: 1991.169.1–.3
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