Advanced Search 
Standing female figure
Greek, East Greek
Classical Period
mid-5th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Height: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mena Charlene Paton and Dawna Lisa Paton in memory of their mother, Constance Dena Conaxis Paton
Accession Number2009.4960
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFemale figure, standing on a base, wearing a peplos. Her right hand is raised to her breast.
Provenance1948, given by Mrs. Melas, probably Andromache Schliemann Melas (b. 1871 - d. 1962) [see note] to Constance Dena Conaxis Paton (b. 1921 - d. 1998), Lexington, MA; by descent to her daughters, Dawna Lisa Paton and Mena Charlene Paton; 2009: gift of Mena Charlene Paton and Dawna Lisa Paton to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 18, 2009)
NOTE: The daughter of Heinrich Schliemann (b. 1822 - d. 1890).
NOTE: The daughter of Heinrich Schliemann (b. 1822 - d. 1890).