1926.21.18: Woman Seated on a Rock
Sculpture
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1926.21.18
- Title
- Woman Seated on a Rock
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Work Type
- statuette, sculpture
- Date
- 19th-20th century
- Period
- Modern
- Culture
- European
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/292092
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Technique
- Mold-made
- Dimensions
- 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Percy S. Straus
- Accession Year
- 1926
- Object Number
- 1926.21.18
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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Descriptions
- Description
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Probably modern copy of Tanagra-type figurine seated on rocky outcropping. Cowl-like veil, independent of other clothing. Tunic belted at waist, bare shins and feet.
Both arms at sides; right hand holding apple, pomegranate, or ball, left hand holding theatrical mask. No traces of pigments. Broken and repaired with plaster.
Verification Level
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