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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1953.119
Title
Female Figure
Classification
Sculpture
Work Type
statuette, sculpture
Date
8th century BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Cyprus
Period
Cypro-Geometric period
Culture
Cypriot
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/291517

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
40 x 11 x 5.5 cm (15 3/4 x 4 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund
Accession Year
1953
Object Number
1953.119
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Hollow ceramic figure. Rough-surfaced clay with a thick white wash. Back of figure is undecorated and curves forward around the head and shoulders, creating an undecorated area. Body tapers from shoulders down and is broken off around the ankles. Headdress, large blank eyes, pointed nose and chin, necklaces but no earrings. Holds right arm across chest underneath breasts while left arm hangs at side. Some discoloration around knee area and on back around air holes.

Verification Level

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