15th-17th century
H. 4 x W. 9 x D. 4.7 cm (1 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
[Bluett & Sons, London, 1960s], sold; to Ralph C. Marcove, New York (1960s-2001), transfer; to Trust u/w/o Ralph C. Marcove FBO C Marcove, New York (2001-2016), sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2016. Footnote: Ralph C. Marcove, MD (1929-2001)
Bronze, with black over brown patina
19th-20th centuryBritishMarble, probably from Sounion
4th century BCEGreekGray earthenware with cold-painted pigments over white ground
7th centuryChineseClay, unfired
Central AsianPlaster, painted grey/brown
19th centuryAmericanBlack serpentine
3rd-7th centuryMexicanTerracotta
3rd-1st century BCEEtruscanTerracotta
17th-16th century BCESyrianLimestone, traces of blue, green, and red paint
5th century BCEAchaemenidMarble
17th centuryFlemishTerracotta
5th century BCEGreekEtched glass and steel cables
20th centuryAmerican