Limestone votive ear

Unknown

4th–3rd century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The right ear is schematically rendered, with the canal indicated by a circular hole. There are traces of red paint. On the lobe are four syllabic signs signifying “I belong to a deaf person."

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76