Statuette of a standing draped woman

Made By Roman

Made By Greek

CultureRoman

Date350-225 BC

PeriodHellenistic, Roman

Mediumterracotta, misfired. Pale brown under darkened surface and friable.

DimensionsOverall: 6 5/8 x 2 9/16 x 2 1/16 in. (16.9 x 6.5 x 5.2 cm)

Classification(s)

ANCIENT

Credit LineGift of Charles Caryl Coleman

Terms

female figure

Object numberSGR.14

DescriptionTanagra type fragment of either grave offering or votive. Softly modeled, thick-armed figure stands on broken rectangular base and wears chiton and shawl-style himation.

Though piece was purportedly found on island of Capri, fragment's resemblance to Hellenistic terracotta figurine from Paestum shrine justifies broader attribution (Campania, southern Italy).

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