Terracotta statuette of a woman

Greek, probably Attic

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 159

This lovely figure in a finely detailed linen chiton and a thin himation (cloak) probably represents a votary. She pulls the himation out to the side like the Archaic korai (statues of young maidens) from the Athenian Akropolis and may have held a bud in the pierced fingers of her left hand.

Terracotta statuette of a woman, Terracotta, Greek, probably Attic

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Terracotta statuette of a woman, Terracotta, Greek, probably Attic
Terracotta statuette of a woman, Terracotta, Greek, probably Attic
Terracotta statuette of a woman, Terracotta, Greek, probably Attic
Terracotta statuette of a woman, Terracotta, Greek, probably Attic

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