Figurine: Eros on Rooster
1929.04.0002
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Figurine: Eros on Rooster (1929.04.0002) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Hellenistic, 125 - 75 BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 12.0 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 7.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.0 cm |
| Weight | 108 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
| Manufacturing Processes | Firing, Handbuilding |
| Munsell Color Information | Moderate Yellowish Brown (10YR 5/4) -Body Dark Gray to Black (N 2.5/ 4.6% R) -Dark discoloration |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | CANTES Cantes was the Persian personification of the rising sun (hence his association with the rooster), and an attendant of the mystery god Mithra. Terra cotta. From Izmir, Turkey. - Source unknown |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | From Alexander to Autgustus . Bohen, B. et al, University of Illinois, 1983. 1983P.0028. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |