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Mold of the Front of a Winged Daimon Holding a Liknon (winnowing basket)

Mold of the Front of a Winged Daimon Holding a Liknon (winnowing basket)

4th century B.C.
This mold was used for making the front of a winged daimon. The figure is nude except for drapery around the left shoulder that falls down the back. With his left arm, he lifts up a liknon (winnowing basket) to shoulder height. The wings form a backdrop for the figure.
Date
4th century B.C.
Culture
Greek (South Italian, Tarantine)
Dimensions
H: 15.60 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
74.AD.61
Image Source
getty_cc0
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)