Terracotta plank-shaped figurine

Unknown

ca. 1900–1800 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

This is a classic example of the "developed" plank-shaped figurine, with an elliptical body and neck and rounded shoulders. The decoration on the back is similar to that on the front. The figurine once wore earrings of metal or thread.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1900–1800 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76