Terracotta plaque of a boar

6th–5th century BC

Not on view

The style and decoration of this small plaque resemble three-dimensional versions of Corinthian animal-shaped vases. The articulation of the animal’s fur with glaze dots and lines is a feature often found on Corinthian examples. Corinth produced such plastic vases in great numbers in the forms of animals, mythical creatures, and human figures.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Terracotta plaque of a boar
Period: Early Corinthian
Date: 6th–5th century BC
Culture: Greek, Corinthian
Medium: Terracotta appliqué, painted
Dimensions: H. 3.3 cm x W. 3 cm
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.40.60
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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