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Woman carrying a vase on her head

Greek, East Greek

Medium/Technique Terracotta
Dimensions Overall: 15.2 x 5.2 cm (6 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number87.423
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionWoman standing, and carrying a vase on her head. Long curl on each shoulder. Red- orange colored clay.
ProvenanceAccording to MFA Register of Pottery and Porcelain, no. 5, one of a group of objects (87.422-87.434): all from Cos and the neighboring islands; by 1887: with M. A. Carandonis; purchased by MFA from M. A. Carandonis, December 6, 1887, for $ 110.00 (this is the total price for MFA 87.422-87.437)