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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Hellenistic Greek or Roman
Title:Fragment of Figure (Head/Chest)
Date Made:27 BCE-476 CE
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware
Measurements:Overall: 2 7/8 in x 2 7/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 7.3 cm x 7.3 cm x 3.8 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1989.7.36
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Frank S. Owen (Margaret Owen, Class of 1919) in memory of Austin B. Mason
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Top fragment of a hollow figure with a bird and shield. Identified as the mythical Leda and swan. Red white and black pigment is very worn. Joins with MH 1989.7.37 and MH 1989.7.38

Tags:
pottery; ancient; archaeology

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