Fragment of a terracotta female figure
In its original condition, this must have been an impressive and elaborate piece of sculpture. The surviving portion of the figure's neck preserves a choker and a necklace below it as well as some of the impressed curls of her hair.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fragment of a terracotta female figure
- Period: Early Cypro-Archaic II
- Date: ca. 600 BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta; hand-made
- Dimensions: H. 4 in (10.2 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1523
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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