Terracotta alabastron (perfume vase)

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ca. 620–590 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Pantherbird Composite creatures figure prominently in Archaic Greek art. Some, such as sphinxes, sirens or griffins, are found throughout the Greek world. Others are favored in particular regions. The pantherbird, for instance, is popular in Corinth.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 620–590 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Corinthian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906