Terracotta statuette of a woman

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early 3rd century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Standing draped women represent one of the most common types of terracotta figure from the fourth through second century B.C. throughout the Greek world. Recent studies have suggested that they are not simply ladies of fashion but that their meaning has to do with marriage. The variant with one arm akimbo may have a specific social connotation.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 3rd century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Tarentine

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1911