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Seated, wearing chiton, himation and a stephane. Seated frontally on armless and backless throne, which has sloping seat, leg, and base. Left hand on knee, right hand at chest, holding bud. Diagonal himation from right shoulder to left side of waist. Veil over polos. Base of throne is completely under footstool. Long face, narrowing to pointed, prominent chin; small pursed mouth.
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Title: Terracotta statuette of a seated woman
Period: Late Archaic
Date: early 5th century BCE
Culture: Greek, probably Attic
Medium:
Terracotta
Dimensions: H. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm)
Classification: Terracottas
Credit Line: Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
Accession Number: 1972.118.122
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