Terracotta alabastron in the form of a woman

6th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 152

The upper third of the vase is modeled as a bust of a kore. A chiton and veil cover her head and shoulders. The left arm rests at her side while the right holds a bird close to her chest.

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Title: Terracotta alabastron in the form of a woman
Period: Archaic
Date: 6th century BCE
Culture: East Greek
Medium: Terracotta
Dimensions: H.: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Vases
Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Helen H. Mertens Gift, 1991
Object Number: 1991.11.4
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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