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Terracotta statuette of a rooster

Unknown Artist

The figurine is mold-made in two molds and is hollow. There is a small vent underneath the body. It has short legs, wings in relief, and applied pellets for the eyes and wattles.

Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

2nd-1st century B.C. (?)

Terracotta; mold-made

7.6 x 7.6 cm

74.57.18

Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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