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Greek and Roman ArtTerracottaslate 2nd–early 3rd century A.D.

Artwork Details

Title	Terracotta figurine of a camel carrying transport amphorae
Medium	Terracotta
Dimensions	H.: 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm)
Classification	Terracottas
Department	Greek and Roman Art
Date	late 2nd–early 3rd century A.D.
Credit Line	Gift of Mrs. Lucy W. Drexel, 1889
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Roman, Egyptian
Period	Mid-Imperial
Date Range	175 – 225

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ca. 2nd century A.D.Terracotta statuette of Harpokrates

ca. 2nd century A.D.Terracotta mirror stand

ca. 2nd century A.D.Terracotta statuette of a woman with tympanum

ca. 2nd century A.D.Terracotta statuette

ca. 2nd century A.D.Terracotta model of a Nile boat

2nd century A.D.Terracotta statuette of Harpocrates

ca. 2nd century A.D.Terracotta statuette of Harpokrates riding a goose

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 245523