Terracotta plaque of a boar

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6th–5th century BC · Terracotta appliqué, painted · Greek and Roman Art

The style and decoration of this small plaque resemble three-dimensional versions of Corinthian animal-shaped vases. The articulation of the animal’s fur with glaze dots and lines is a feature often found on Corinthian examples. Corinth produced such plastic vases in great numbers in the forms of animals, mythical creatures, and human figures.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–5th century BC

Medium

Terracotta appliqué, painted

Culture

Greek, Corinthian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020