Figure Item Number: Ce203 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure of a boar consisting of red clay with a cream slip. Slightly grainy clay with a few white limestone particles and dark grits. Traces of dark grey/black paint on top. Solid figure with four short stumps for legs and protruding ears. There is a small circular hole on the back of the boar.
History Of Use
Possibly for cult purposes or used as a child's toy.
Item History
- Made in Boeotia, Greece between 500 BCE and 401 BCE
- Collected between 1920 and 1930
- Owned by Stanley Casson
- Owned by Margaret Gregory before February 18, 1977
- Received from Margaret Gregory (Donor) on February 18, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- Stanley Casson and Margaret Gregory
- Received from
- Margaret Gregory (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Boeotia, Greece
When
- Creation Date
- between 500 BCE and 401 BCE
- Collection Date
- between 1920 and 1930
- Ownership Date
- before February 18, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on February 18, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 0360/0002