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Daedalic Pendant with Potnia Theron (Mistress of Animals)
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This pendant shows the goddess Potnia Theron, the “mistress of the animals,” a deity sometimes associated with the Greek goddess Artemis. The goddess stands in a frontal pose with upswept wings, one curving above each shoulder. Each of her fists closes around the leash of a rearing feline. This piece is one of two nearly identical pendants in the collection (1999.88 and 2001.157) that were probably originally from the same necklace.
| Artist / Maker | Eastern Greece, Rhodian |
|---|---|
| Date | 650–600 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Eastern Greece, Rhodian |
| Medium | gold and glass |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3 x 2 cm (1 3/16 x 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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