Terracotta table
Unknown Artist
ca. 600–480 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Classification
Terracottas
Culture & Period
Cypriot · Cypro-Archaic II
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.1790
Art Historical Context
This delicate terracotta table, crafted by an unknown Cypriot artist around 600–480 BCE during Cypro-Archaic II period, offers a glimpse into the vibrant material culture of ancient Cyprus. just 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) tall, it exemplifies the island's role as a cultural crossroads, blending influences from, the Near East, and Egypt. Cyprus flourished in this era as a prosperous trading hub, producing finely made terracotta objects for both daily life and religious rituals. Made from fired clay—a versatile and abundant medium—such miniature tables were likely votive offerings placed in sanctuar...