Figurine

76-18-1

From: Germany | Moguntiacum (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 76-18-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Roman
Provenience Germany | Moguntiacum (uncertain)
Locus Roman Grave
Date Made 1st century BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Pig | Boar
Description

In the shape of a boar. Hole in lower edge left side. One ear chipped, the other one mended. Hollow, molded, standing on plinth concave underneath. Head large, face fat. Firing vent under tail.

Height 5.8 cm
Length 9 cm
Thickness 4.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Herbert H. Freund, 1976

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