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Because of her seated position and the headdress, this figure probably represents a goddess. Her skirt is decorated with patterns of triangles and half circles; she wears a necklace with a pendant.
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Title: Terracotta seated figure
Period: Archaic
Date: ca. 6th century BCE
Culture: Greek, Boeotian
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4in. (18.4 x 9.8 x 7cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Purchase, Themis Hadges Gift, 2000
Object Number: 2000.309
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