Hellenistic roman terracotta limestone from Mersinaki (MMnegC.9853-5,9861-2)

Description

A standing statue of a figure in a draped garment is shown on a wooden plinth against a pale wall, turned in profile towards the right. One arm is bent across the body with the hand gathering the cloth at the waist, and the other arm hangs by the side. The short hair is rendered in curled locks, and the pale stone surface is pitted and worn in places.