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Greece, Tanagra, Boeotia, ca. 4th century BCE. A gorgeous example of a Tanagra figure, mold made from ceramic in the form of a seated young woman. Her body is slender, wrapped tightly in a himation that covers everything but one hand and foot, and whose drapes and folds are beautifully portrayed by the artist who created the piece. She sits in a lifelike pose, with her legs crossed at the ankle, one hand resting against what she sits upon, and the other draped in fabric and raised to her neck. Her head is tilted slightly to the side and downwards. Her coiffure is elaborate and curled, with a thick headband across it. Remains of pink, blue, and white pigment are evident on the figure. Size: 3.75" L x 3.4" W x 6.65" H (9.5 cm x 8.6 cm x 16.9 cm)

Inspired by historical knowledge like that collected at the Library of Alexandria, prominent Hellenistic art collectors commissioned large pieces based on public statues from the earlier Classical Period. More available art forms like this one echoed the naturalistic, detailed classical style that reached a pinnacle in small statuary during the Hellenistic period. Artisans looked to inspiration not only from the past but also from what they observed around them - usually women. Terracotta figures like this one have been found in private dwellings where they may have been part of a shrine or had a religious purpose. Others decorate tombs and sanctuaries - in Tanagra, the site that this style of figure is named for, some of the over 10,000 graves found there have up to a dozen of these statuettes. Perhaps they represented mourners, dressed in finery to attend a funeral.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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Condition

Repaired from multiple pieces, with repairs visible at neck, foot, and waist. Repairs are well done and generally unobtrusive. Beautiful remaining pigment and detail. Underside has remains of an older adhesive.

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Greek Tanagra Polychrome Seated Woman

Name: Greek Tanagra Polychrome Seated Woman
SKU: 64091037
Price: 2000 USD
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