Terracotta statuette of a rooster
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 7.6cm
74.57.18
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
Where you'll find this
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection