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Youth dancing
Greek, East Greek
Late Hellenistic Period
100–60 B.C.
Findspot: Asia Minor, Aeolis, Myrina, estate of M.Aristide-Bey Baltazzi at Kalabassary
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number87.377
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 057.
DescriptionStatuette of dancing nude youth. Elaborate garland of ivy leaves, berries, and ribbons on the head; curls down his neck. Missing: right hand, and some of the toes of the right foot. Also missing part of the left hand. Pale gray surface. Hang-hole on the back.
Red clay.
Red clay.
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).