Standing female flute player
The figurine is mold-made and solid, with handmade arms and flute. The back is plain. The arms are bent forward to hold a double flute. She originally stood at the center of a group of ring dancers.
Artwork Details
- Title: Standing female flute player
- Period: Late Cypro-Archaic II
- Date: early 5th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made
- Dimensions: H. 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm)
- Classification: Terracottas
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.1690
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 325–300 BCE
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early 5th century BCE
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