Plastic Terracotta Vase in Form of a Siren. Eastern Greek, circa 530 BC
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Plastic Terracotta Vase in Form of a Siren. Eastern Greek, circa 530 BC
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5.16 in (13.1 cm)Width: 6.07 in (15.4 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Style:Classical Greek (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Terracotta,Molded
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 530 BC
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Part of orifice and tail repaired.
- Seller Location:Zurich, CH
- Reference Number:Seller: CL00931stDibs: LU5021116372192
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