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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
African Red Slip Ware Fragment with Leda and the Swan
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

African Red Slip Ware Fragment with Leda and the Swan

Place CreatedAfrica
CultureRoman, North African (Tunisia)
PeriodImperial
Datemid 3rd Century CE
MediumCeramic
Credit LineGift of William Knight Zewadski
Dimensions2 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (7 x 14 cm)
Object number2000.008
Label TextFlat rim fragment from a large broad rimmed plate, decorated with low relief appliques. To the left, a semi-nude female figure, shown moving right with her proper right arm raised to her breast and her left arm lowered. Her mantle hangs over her left arm and shoulder. To the right, the head and extended neck of a swan.
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, September 2004 - September 30, 2014
MCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, November 17, 2014 - September 18, 2023
ProvenanceEx coll. William K. Zewadski, United States.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art