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Western Greek Earthenware Seated Woman
Western Greek Earthenware Seated Woman
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Description
Western Greece, Archaic period, ca. 7th century BCE. A mold made, hollow votive figure depicting a woman seated on a wide throne. The woman wears a wide, crown-like headdress and her clothing is draped over her, though most details have been lost to time. This example has a classic face from this period - realistic rather than abstract, but not yet showing the individualized portrayals from the Classical era. She has the "Archaic smile," which has been taken by art historians to mean that the subject is intended to appear alive and peaceful. She was probably at one time painted brightly. Size: 2.7" L x 3.3" W x 6.15" H (6.9 cm x 8.4 cm x 15.6 cm); 7.3" H (18.5 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Swiss collection

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Condition
Piece is a fragment, with one side of the throne, and the base of the throne lost. Nice remaining detail on face and headdress.
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Western Greek Earthenware Seated Woman

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