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Much of the polychromy, which was added after firing, is beautifully preserved. The mantle has pink dye and Egyptian blue. There is additional Egyptian blue on the chiton and red for the hair.
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Title: Terracotta statuette of a draped, standing woman
Period: Hellenistic
Date: 3rd century BCE
Culture: Greek, Boeotian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
Object Number: 06.1114
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