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Woman standing
Greek, East Greek
Hellenistic Period
3rd century B.C.
Findspot: Asia Minor, Aeolis, Myrina, estate of M.Aristide-Bey Baltazzi at Kalabassary
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
24.6 cm (9 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Martin Brimmer
Accession Number87.383
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Burr, Terra-cottas from Myrina (MFA), no. 089.
DescriptionStatuette of draped woman standing. She has her left hand on her hip and the right hanging down. Her hair is wavy and she has curls down on each side of the neck. She is wearing a chiton, which is high-girt and has a deep and pointed cut neck and an himation around her right forearm and over her left shoulder; she is also wearing forked shoes. The figure stands on a rectangular plinth, which is mended; also mended are the head and the upper part of the body.
Light yellowish clay.
Light yellowish clay.
ProvenanceBefore 1887, found on the estate of Aristide Baltazzi Bey (b. 1830 - d. 1887), Kalabassary, south of Myrina, Turkey [see note 1]; 1887, sold by Baltazzi to Martin Brimmer (b. 1893 - d. 1947), Boston; 1887, gift of Brimmer to the MFA [see note 2]. (Accession date: November 1, 1887)
NOTES:
[1] According to Museum’s records.
[2] As part of a group of 29 terracottas from the same origin (MFA 87.371-87.399).
NOTES:
[1] According to Museum’s records.
[2] As part of a group of 29 terracottas from the same origin (MFA 87.371-87.399).