Votive shield
Unknown
ca. 600–480 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art
During the Cypro-Archaic period, clay models of shields were placed in sancutaries and tombs. This example is unique because it is decorated with fish.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 600–480 BCE
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Cypriot
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
