Fragment of a terracotta plate

Unknown

7th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Obverse, above, griffin; below, sphinx Reverse, head of horned figure, Acheloos? It is unclear whether this plate was decorated on the reverse or whether the plain surface invited a spontaneous drawing.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

East Greek, Wild Goat Style

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of Nicolas Koutoulakis, 1960