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Figure of an enthroned woman

Greek
Archaic Period
early 5th century B.C.

Medium/Technique Terracotta
Dimensions Height: 22.7 cm (8 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.901
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionGoddess seated in a heavy chair without arms. Heavy proportions, little modeling. Has earrings, veil and stephane. Black, red and blue coloring is modern. Part of right foot and base missing.
ProvenanceBy 1903: with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records: Bought in Athens; from Thebes); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, March 24,1903