Demonic mask
Demonic mask
Demonic mask
Demonic mask

Currently not on view

Demonic mask,

ca. 650–550 BCE

Greek, possibly Laconian
2003-20

Information

Title
Demonic mask
Dates

ca. 650–550 BCE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
9.7 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm (3 13/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Classical Purchase Fund
Object Number
2003-20
Culture
Greek
Period
Laconian
Type
terracottas, masks (costume), ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
demons, faces

Acquired by Jean-David Cahn (Basel) from an unknown source, c. 2002; purchased by the Museum (Classical Purchase Fund) in 2003 from Cahn.

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