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Terracotta statuette of a dancing girl

4th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Female dancer, toes touching base, propped up by support in back. Right foot advanced, right arm raised, left hand on hip. Wearing a flaring, striped headdress (a kalathiskos) with two fillets falling to shoulders in back. Garment is a knee length chiton. Red stripe on right leg suggests boots. Round, flat base.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Terracotta statuette of a dancing girl
  • Period: Late Classical
  • Date: 4th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, Corinthian
  • Medium: Terracotta; See notes
  • Dimensions: H. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm)
  • Classification: Terracottas
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
  • Object Number: 06.1111
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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