Terracotta statuette of cradle and infant

Unknown

ca. 1900–1600 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Terracotta statuette of cradle and infant — Unknown

Some figurines of infants in cradles were buried in tombs, probably as symbols of regeneration.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1900–1600 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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