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Figurine

300–100 BCE
terracotta
Overall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1951.536
Location: 102C Greek
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In ancient Greek art and literature, veiling the head or face was often a sign of αίδως (aidos), modesty or shame.

Description

Terracotta figurines like this one were popular throughout the ancient Mediterranean. This statuette takes the shape of a woman wearing a cloak or himation that twists around her form as she pulls it toward her left shoulder. Pigment is preserved in patches of red on the fabric over her arm. The figurine is mold-made, but only the front of the figure is modeled.
Figurine

Figurine

300–100 BCE

South Italy, Tarentum

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