Nymph Dedication

Nymph Dedication

nymphs

dedication

Classical

This small terracotta representation of a architectural pediment is molded in one piece with an overhanging sima and slight stylized gutter embellishments at the corners. The lowest and longest part of the triangular space of the pediment is filled with a painted inscription.

ΕΥΦΡΟΝΙΣΝΥΝΦΑΙΣΑΝΕΘΗΚΕ (on object). Εὔφρονις νύ<μ>φαις ἀνέθηκε (transcribed). Euphronis dedicated (this) to the nymphs (translation).

unknown

4th century BCE

Christina Salowey

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