Tanagra Figurine

94-25-2

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number 94-25-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Boeotian
Provenience Mediterranean
Manufacture Location Tanagra | Boeotia
Period Classical Greek Period | Hellenistic Period
Section Mediterranean
Materials Terracotta | Paint
Technique Mould Made
Iconography Woman | Standing Female
Description

Tanagra standing woman type. mold-made; sculpted detailing; fugitive red and white paint. Veiled; added sun hat over hair. Loose himation over chiton. Holds oval object - fan? mirror? dish? Relaxed stance. Broken and repaired in past. Modern wood base.

Height 26 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. George B. Post, 1994

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