£ 325.00
A Greek terracotta child’s rattle in the shape of a sheep. The rattle still retains much of the original red and white pigmentation.
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Small pieces of dried clay were placed inside the rattle to produce a ringing sound when shaken. In Ancient Greece, the sound produced by rattles was also intended to ward off evil.
To find out more about polychromy in ancient art, please refer to our relevant article: Polychromy in Ancient Greece
| Weight | 63.7 g |
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| Dimensions | L 8 cm |
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