Terracotta relief of a nereid carrying a cuirass

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 162

The cuirass indicates that the nereid is bringing part of the second set of armor to Achilles. The surface preserves traces of gilding.

Terracotta relief of a nereid carrying a cuirass, Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

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