Terracotta statuette of a woman

late 4th century BCE

Not on view

By the end of the 4th century B.C., a new repertoire of terracotta figurines emerged. Appreciated for their naturalistic features, preserved pigments, variety, and charm, these figurines are known as Tanagras, from the site in Boeotia where they were found in great numbers. The majority of these figurines depict women or girls elegantly wrapped in thin himations (cloaks), reflecting an intimate examination of the personal world of mortal women and children.

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Provenance

Title: Terracotta statuette of a woman
Date: late 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek, Boeotian
Medium: Terracotta with traces of white slip
Dimensions: H. 19 cm x W. 8 cm
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020
Object Number: 2021.40.40
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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