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Woman holding a fan

Greek

Medium/Technique Terracotta
Dimensions 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7810
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionWoman standing, himation pulled over head as hood. Carries a fan in left hand. Very long neck. Traces of pink on lips; of red on fan; of pearl gray on himation; of pale blue on chiton. White slip in places. Slight restorations on each side of veil. Tip of fan missing. Several breaks.
ProvenanceBy 1901: with E. P. Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Athens: from Tanagra.); purchased by MFA from E. P. Warren, December 1901