Kriophoros (Ram-Bearer), Statuette

Cleveland Museum of Art

Terracotta statuette of a figure known as Kriophoros or Ram-Bearer. The statuette depicts a humanoid torso with a head and two arms. The figure has long, wavy hair on either side of the head. The head is facing forward with a serene expression. The figure has a forehead, nose, mouth, and eyes. The eyes are circular with a dot in the center. The figure has a neck, chin, and cheeks. The torso is bare with red and black designs on the chest. The designs on the chest include two circles and curved lines. The base of the statuette has a crisscross pattern. A small ram or goat figure is on the figure's left shoulder. The statuette is primarily beige with some red and black paint remaining. The statuette appears to be old and worn. The background is dark gray to light grey.