Statue of a Woman at The British Museum, London
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Statue of a Woman at The British Museum, London
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Published 2015-01-15T16:26:09+00:00
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This female figure is one of the most stylistically advanced of the statues. She wears a chiton (tunic) and a himation (cloak) around her shoulders. head head, now lost, was covered by a veil. She was probably a member of the local aristocracy by, unfortunately, there is no identifying inscription. A cross carved above her right breast dates to the early Christian period.
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Date published | 15/01/2015 |
Material Quantity | 132 |
Dimensions | 89,2 x 98,1 x 125 |
Complexity | Easy |
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Title | Statue of a Woman |
Date | 520BC-510BC (circa) |
Dimension | Height: 1.25 metres |
Accession | 1859,1226.9 |
Period | East Greek |
Medium | marble |
Record | http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=459762&partId=1&searchText=statue+woman+chiton&page=1 |
Place | British Museum |
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