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Votive in the shape of a cock
Greek, East Greek
Classical Period
mid–5th century B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Greece, Rhodes
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7755
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionCock with red crest and wattles, white neck. Red on breast and front part of wings, broad white stripe across the middle of wings and neck; red on ends of wings and tail. The legs were white.
ProvenanceBefore 1901, E. P. Warren (b. 1860 - d. 1928), London [see note]; 1901: sold by E. P. Warren to the MFA. (Accession date: December 1, 1901)
Note: according to E. P. Warren records, it was bought in Athens.
Note: according to E. P. Warren records, it was bought in Athens.