Caption

Terracotta figurine of a standing woman. Terracotta, molded figurine; 4th century BC, Tanagra Greece. Figurine of a standing woman dressed in a chiton and himation. The body pose is in contrapposto. The hands are hidden under the robe — the left lowered, the right bent at the elbow and resting on the back. Hair tied in a bun. Preservation condition: missing polychrome and base. Height 16.5 cm; width 6.5 cm; depth 4 cm., A small worn figurine viewed from the back showing a standing human form with a rounded head and a long draped garment; the surface shows areas of smooth and rough texture with patches where material has flaked away. The visible colors are beige, cream, white, and touches of pinkish-brown on the head, set against a uniform gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A19_264

License type

Rights managed

Available size

59.0Mb (1.4Mb) / 11.5in x 20.0in / 3439 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Terracotta figurine standing woman Terracotta molded figurine 4th century BC Tanagra Greece Figurine standing woman dressed chiton himation body pose contrapposto hands hidden under robe left lowered right bent elbow resting back Hair tied bun Preservation condition missing polychrome base Height 16.5 cm width 6.5 cm depth 4 cm small worn figurine viewed back showing standing human form rounded head long draped garment surface areas smooth rough texture patches material flaked away visible colors beige cream white touches pinkish-brown head set uniform gray background.