Limestone cippus base
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Limestone cippus base

TitleLimestone cippus base
Dateca. 500–450 BCE 4th century BCE
MediumLimestone
ClassificationStone Sculpture
OriginEtruscan, probably Chiusine Etruscan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineFletcher Fund, 1925
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Limestone cippus base” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 500–450 BCE. It is executed in limestone and classified as stone sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Dated to ca. 500–450 BCE. Explore the wider set of works from the 4th century BCE held in the archive.

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Recorded origin: Etruscan, probably Chiusine. Browse more public-domain art from Etruscan.

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