Archaic II
Limestone Falcon Figurine
Whiteish grey limestone falcon. Smaller chipped areas on back, head and wings. On a rectangular plinth a falcon with his wings close to the body is sitting, the small head is rendered summarily. The claws are large; the surface is smooth and without any indications of feathers and the like. The wings are separated from the body by means of a stepped dent. Dimensions: Height: 6 centimetres; Width: 9.50 centimetres Object Type: figure Series: Nick Type 4 (Sub group 4.2)
Date
600 - 560 BC
Accession No.
null
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Naukratis) (likely)
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