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Flying Bird
Cypriote
Archaic Period
600–480 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
6.1 x 8.6 cm (2 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.138
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBird with wings spread and three legs. Traces of black and red. Handle on back.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)