Terracotta statuette fragment of a deer sacrificed at an altar to Artemis, 2nd century

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Terracotta statuette fragment of a deer sacrificed at an altar to Artemis, Hellenistic, 2nd century , Greek, Asia Minor, Terracotta, h. 4 5/16 in. ( cm), Terracottas, This fragment shows a cult statue of Artemis on an altar holding a phiale and a bow. The head and neck of a sacrificial deer, as well as a hand holding a knife, appear at the left. Numerous complete examples of this well documented statuette type allow us to match the hand with the winged figure of Eros

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Size: 3566px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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