Limestone head of a deer
The small head of a deer has laid back ears painted red and horns visible on the head. The glottis forms a projection. There are traces of red paint on the eyes and muzzle.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone head of a deer
- Period: Archaic
- Date: late 6th or early 5th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. (13.3 x 7.9 x 12.1 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.57.25
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 9th–7th century BCE
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2nd quarter of the 5th century BCE
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ca. 12th–11th century BCE
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early 6th century BCE
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