Vessel Ornament of Banqueter Holding an Omphalos
probably 400–375 BC
Maker Unknown
Greek and Roman Art
Vessel Ornament of Banqueter Holding an Omphalos, probably 400–375 BC. Italy, Etruscan, early 4th Century. Bronze; overall: 2 cm (13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Ernest Brummer 1987.157 If unbroken, this banqueter would have been holding an omphalos, representing the navel of the earth in ancient Greek mythology.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- bronze
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Departments
- Greek and Roman Art
- Accession Number
- 1987.157
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Ernest Brummer
- Exhibitions
- The Year in Review for 1987
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 102D Pre-Roman
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