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Upper part of a limestone female votary holding a vase

2nd or 3rd quarter of the 6th century BCE
Not on view
The body above the abdomen remains. The right arm is held to the side of the body. The left arm is bent and the hand holds a small vase.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Upper part of a limestone female votary holding a vase
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 6th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: Overall: 6 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/16 in. (15.2 x 11.4 x 5.2 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2545
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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