Sculpture18th-19th century

Cylindrical container depicting the Battle of Greeks and Amazons in a Classical style

late 18th-19th century

Description

Container carved with a disc shaped base vigorously represented frieze of Greeks fighting Amazons. Some of the Amazons are mounted.

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Marble or marble paste

Period

Modern

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

11.5 x 5.8 cm (4 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)

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