Mycenaean female figurine

Unknown

13th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

The statuette, of psi type, is handmade and solid with only the upper half preserved. It has a flat torso, prominent breasts, and raised arms, both of which are broken, the left one completely. The face is pinched.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Helladic, Mycenaean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76