Terracotta female figure

Unknown

ca. 1400–1300 BCE · Terracotta, painted · Greek and Roman Art

Mycenaean terracotta "phi" figurines are named for their resemblance to shape of the Greek letter "phi." Produced in great numbers, such female figurines have frequently been found in shrines, graves and even houses. Their symbolism was complex, and their use probably varied according to the circumstances. In general, they are thought to represent goddesses associated with fertility.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1400–1300 BCE

Medium

Terracotta, painted

Culture

Helladic, Mycenaean

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020