A GREEK TERRACOTTA SIREN

CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.

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A GREEK TERRACOTTA SIREN
CLASSICAL PERIOD, CIRCA 4TH CENTURY B.C.
The monster with the head and torso of a woman merging with the legs, tail and wings of a bird, depicted standing on an integral plinth, her wings outstretched, her tail fanning below, holding a kithara in her lowered left hand, her bent right arm raised, wearing a short chiton draped over her left shoulder, exposing her right breast, her long wavy hair center parted, with portions gathered into a top-knot secured by a fillet, four tresses falling to her shoulders, preserving extensive polychromy over white slip throughout
15¾ in. (40 cm.) high

来源

with Jean Mikas, Paris, 1950s.

拍品专文

In Greek mythology Sirens are known for enticing sailors to their destruction with the alluring charm of their song. For related examples of Sirens playing instruments see nos. 102-104 in Hofstetter, "Seirenes" in LIMC.