Terracotta onos (leg guard used in carding wool)

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last quarter of 6th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

On each side, two quadrigae (four-horse chariots) On the end, two draped figures This implement connected with wool-working is also known as an epinetron. Although most of the preserved examples date to the late sixth and early fifth centuries B.C., their popularity returned during the last quarter of the fifth century B.C. The decoration usually refers to the activities of women.

Artist

Unknown

Date

last quarter of 6th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906