Limestone model of a sheepfold

Unknown

ca. 3rd century BCE? · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

In a trapezoidal pen, open on the smallest side, lie six very schematic sheep; one of the smallest lies near a drinking trough. In a trapezoidal pen, open on the smallest side, lie six very schematic sheep; one of the smallest lies near a drinking trough. The surface is very worn.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 3rd century BCE?

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76