O19.5 NYMPH
Museum Collection | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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Catalogue No. | Boston 01.8093 |
Beazley Archive No. | N/A |
Ware | Apulian Red Figure |
Shape | Patera |
Painter | - |
Date | ca. 340 – 330 B.C. |
Period | Late Classical |
DESCRIPTION
The bust of a Nymph (probably a Naiad) depicted in three-quarter profile, rises from a bed of petals. She has long, wavy hair and wears a necklace and small tiara. An elaborate display of coiling vines and flowers surrounds her.