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figure
;
forgery
Object Type
figure
forgery
Museum number
1981,0210.18
Description
Fake terracotta figure of Ajax abducting Cassandra; imitates West Greek type.
Materials
terracotta
Dimensions
Height:
16.80 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical mythology
Associated names
Representation of:
Ajax, Son of Oileus
Representation of:
Cassandra
Acquisition name
Transferred from:
Victoria and Albert Museum
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
George Salting
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1981,0210.18
Additional IDs
Previous owner/ex-collection number:
A.596-1910
(V&A number)