
Classical
Terracotta Divinity Figurine
Lower part of a seated terracotta figurine on a low base, perhaps a divinity; hollow, mould-made with some modelling; only the front and right side is preserved, to knee level; the individual’s somewhat large feet rest on a low base; he or she wears an ankle-length garment, over which is a long cloak draped diagonally across the body; made of thick but well levigated buff-orange clay. Dimensions: Height: 14 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: mould-made; painted
Classification
- Object type
- Terracotta figurine
- Material
- Clay
- Findspot
- Achna
- Date
- 500 - 300 BC
Collection
Provenance
- Achna (probably)
Identifiers
- Accession no.
- 2009,5019.14, British Museum · Museum record
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