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Vase in the Form of a Siren

6256 · ca. 540 BCE (Archaic)

This East Greek type of perfume vase takes the form of a siren, a mythical creature with a woman's head and a bird's body, known for her connections to the underworld and for her mesmerizing power over men. A pierced lug for hanging is attached to her back.For the latest information about this object, Vase in the Form of a Siren, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.

Date

ca. 540 BCE (Archaic)

Culture

Greek

Painter

6256

Dimensions

H: 2.00 cm W: 8.00 cm

Medium

terracotta, mold made

Museum

Walters Art Museum