Kriophoros (Ram-Bearer), Statuette
650–600 BC
Maker Unknown
Greek and Roman Art
Kriophoros (Ram-Bearer), Statuette, 650–600 BC. Greece, Crete, 7th century BC. Terracotta and polychrome; overall: 17.5 x 9.6 x 8 cm (6 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund 1998.172 This heroic figure is shown presenting a ram, most likely as a sacrificial offering to a god or goddess.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- terracotta and polychrome
- Medium
- terracotta, polychrome
- Dimensions
- Overall: 17.5 x 9.6 x 8 cm (6 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
- Departments
- Greek and Roman Art
- Accession Number
- 1998.172
- Credit Line
- John L. Severance Fund
- Exhibitions
- Intimate Rituals and Personal Devotions: Spiritual Art Through the Ages, Gainesville, FL: University of Florida. Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art. "Intimate Rituals and Personal Devotions: Spiritual Art Through the Ages" 8/12/00 - 1/14/01
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 102B Greek
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