Terracotta statuette of a nurse carrying a child

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late 4th–early 3rd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

In its size and articulation, this group of an old nurse and child represents an elaboration of a popular type in Attic comedy. It is worth noting that the child is no baby.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 4th–early 3rd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, possibly Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1906