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Suspension Disk with Comic mask of a slave
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
1st century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number87.399
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionMask of Slave from New Comedy with tigh peaked speira (high hairstyle) and trumpet beard
molded in high relief on a disc with two holes for suspension--possibly a tomb decoration
From Myrina
Mended.
molded in high relief on a disc with two holes for suspension--possibly a tomb decoration
From Myrina
Mended.
ProvenanceBefore 1887, found on the estate of Aristide Baltazzi Bey (b. 1830 - d. 1887), Kalabassary, south of Myrina, Turkey [see note 1]; 1887, sold by Baltazzi to Martin Brimmer (b. 1893 - d. 1947), Boston; 1887, gift of Brimmer to the MFA [see note 2]. (Accession date: November 1, 1887)
NOTES:
[1] According to Museum’s records.
[2] As part of a group of 29 terracottas from the same origin (MFA 87.371-87.399).
NOTES:
[1] According to Museum’s records.
[2] As part of a group of 29 terracottas from the same origin (MFA 87.371-87.399).