Terracotta relief of a nereid carrying a cuirass

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350–300 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The cuirass indicates that the nereid is bringing part of the second set of armor to Achilles. The surface preserves traces of gilding.

Artist

Unknown

Date

350–300 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Vaughn Jr. Gift, in memory of Leon Levy, 2003