Figurine: Boy with Rooster, Maybe Eros
1922.01.0101
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Figurine: Boy with Rooster, Maybe Eros (1922.01.0101) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Hellenistic ?, 323 – 30 BCE? |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 15.8 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 11.9 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 5.5 cm |
| Weight | 312 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Firing, Painting |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Brown (7.5 Y R 6/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | MYSTERY RELIGIONS For centuries before Jesus’ time, Greek and Near Eastern mystery religions competed for the devotion of the masses. With exotic initiations, secret rituals and promises of eternal life, the cults of Mithras, Cybele, and the Eleusinian Demeter shared many characteristics with early Christianity. (1) Devotional statue of Cantes, the divine assistant of Mithras. 22.1.101. (2) Statue of Demeter from Eleusis. 59.1.1. (3) Cymbals used in the rites of Cybele. Replicas. 16.7.7a-b. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |