Rattle in the shape of a child holding fruits and a goose
Clay; fired
300-1 BCE
Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Mesopotamia
Theme
Ancient Societies
Subtheme
Frailties of childhood
Case Title
Will the child servive?
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Black Sea region, Dobrudscha
Measurements
13.5 x 8 x 6 cm
Accession Number
30659
Description
Children enjoy toys. This clay rattle was held by a mother as she played with her baby. It is the image of a healthy child, plump, holding fruits and playing with a goose. There are some similarities with images of infant gods like the child Krishna or the Greek Eros.
