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Accession_Number REDMG:1953.25.89
Shape Figurine
Shape_description Moulded female torso with flat back.
Material Terracotta
Fabric Cypriote
Fabric_description
Munsell_color 10YR 7/3
Decoration Wears headdress and peplos. Distinctive incised necklace.
Inscriptions
Condition Surface smooth and worn. Chip to right side of face. Right arm lost and lower of left.
Technique/Style Mouldmade
Provenance
Period Cypro-archaic II
Date 650-475
Dating_details
Artist
Attribution
Image

2003.93.0203.jpg
Front view of Cypriote figurine, showing the torso and head of a female.

2007.12.0001.jpg
Front view of Cypriote figurine, showing the torso and head of a female.

2007.12.0002.jpg
Back view of Cypriote figurine, showing flat back.

2008.99.0090.jpg
Front view of Cypriote figurine, showing the torso and head of a female.

2008.99.0296.jpg
Back view of Cypriote figurine, showing flat back.
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Archive_Ref
Beazley_DB
Height 6.5
Diameters
Handle_height
Other_dims. Head W. 1.7; L. right arm 4.4
Location Body Beautiful
Edited_by Faye Cheesman; Alexandra Smith; Kinsey; Sadie
Date_edited 08.07.2003; 19.08.2004; 11.01.2006; 27.01.2009
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