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Terracotta statuette of woman with bird face

ca. 1450–1200 BCE
Not on view
This figurine is typical of Cypriot coroplastic art of the Late Cypriot II and III periods. The type, with the pubic triangle accentuated and the breasts clearly shown, is likely of Syrian origin, but Cypriot sculptors created their own variations. Handmade and hollow, it has a shaved surface. Her eyes are pellets surrounded by rings. In each large flat ear are two perforations, each containing an earring; the lower ones have overlapping terminals. The infant stretches out its arms and has depressed circles for its eyes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta statuette of woman with bird face
  • Period: Late Cypriot II
  • Date: ca. 1450–1200 BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Terracotta; hand-made
  • Dimensions: H. 8 3/16 in. (20.80 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.1542
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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