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Statuette of a Siren
The Art Institute of Chicago

Statuette of a Siren

terracottaGreek; possibly Myrina, Lemnos/3rd-1st century BCE

Description

Statuette of a Siren is an internationally celebrated terracotta created by Ancient Greek (3rd-1st century BCE). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Provenance

Francis H. Bacon, Boston; sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1889.

Dimensions

13.3 × 5.6 × 2.5 cm (5 1/4 × 2 3/16 × 1 in.)

Movement / Period

greek

Accession No

333

Official Citations

[The Art Institute of Chicago Official Record][Full Resolution Image]
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Greek; possibly Myrina, Lemnos

greek • Greece • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries