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cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/34.10.16

Accession_Number

34.10.16

Shape

Figurine

Shape_description

Pappas figurine with polos and beak-like face. Solid, hand-made, with triangular arms and flat back; concave resting surface.

Material

Terracotta

Fabric

Boeotian

Fabric_description

Orange

Munsell_color

7.5YR 7/6

Decoration

Red (for black?) stripes on front; dress; necklace.

Inscriptions

Condition

Comprised of two rejoined pieces. Decoration on the front has faded, and resting surface is very uneven, as is the back. There are small scratches all over the surface and small holes at the top of the head. The back reveals lots of small cracks and holes. There is a white deposit on the chest area, which can also be found inside the base, as well as running along the cracks on the back.

Technique/Style

Provenance

Boeotia

Period

Date

600-575

Dating_details

Artist

Attribution

Image

2002.97.0379.jpg	Bottom view of a Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine.
2002.97.0380.jpg	Front view of Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine cracked in the centre and faint remains of red decoration.
2002.97.0381.jpg	Back of Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine showing several holes in surface.
2004.08.0005.jpg	Front view of a Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine, with geometric ornament.
2004.08.0006.jpg	Right side view of a Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine.
2004.95.0055.jpg	Front view of Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine cracked in the centre and faint remains of red decoration.
2004.95.0056.jpg	Side view of a Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine laying down.
2004.95.0057.jpg	Top view of Boeotian 'Pappas' figurine showing arms outright.
2005.05.0059.jpg
2005.89.0091.jpg