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Greek

Ram, 700s BCE

Now On View

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Greek

Title

Ram

Year

700s BCE

Medium

Bronze

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • bronze

Dimensions

Height: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 inches)

Type

  • Sculpture

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Celia Robinson Stillwell

Object Number

84.065

Projects & Publications

Publications

Bullentin of Rhode Island School of Design, Museum Notes

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

New Works from the Ancient World

May 23 - August 30, 1986

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries

The stylized silhouette of this figurine suggests a ram, although it omits the details of fleece, eyes, or hooves. Only the most necessary features have been included. The horns, though not following the curve found in nature, follow the muzzle in an arc that lends grace to the piece. This streamlined, simple form is a hallmark of the Geometric period, known for its geometrically patterned pottery as well s abstract human and animal statuettes. This diminutive sculpture was most likely left as an offering to a divinity.

Use

The images on this website can enable discovery and collaboration and support new scholarship, and we encourage their use. This object is in the public domain (CC0 1.0). This object is Ram with the accession number of 84.065. To request a higher resolution file, please submit an online request.

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