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Though piece was purportedly found on island of Capri, fragment's resemblance to headless Hellenistic terracotta figurine from Paestum shrine justifies broader attribution (Campania, southern Italy).
Inscribedon verso in paint: SG-R/ No.16
Draped Torso of Woman
Made By
Capri
Made By
Roman
CultureGreek
Date325-250 BC
PeriodHellenistic
DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (10 x 7 x 3.2 cm)
Classification(s)
- ANCIENT
Credit LineGift of Charles Caryl Coleman
Terms
- drapery
- female figure
Object number28.8.1
DescriptionTanagra type fragment of either grave offering or votive. Hollow and from bivalve mold, with central part of unmodeled back cut out to form originally square, but now damaged vent.Though piece was purportedly found on island of Capri, fragment's resemblance to headless Hellenistic terracotta figurine from Paestum shrine justifies broader attribution (Campania, southern Italy).
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