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On a plinth base, with drapery and pigments.
Standing female figure
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Standing female figure

Maker Greek
Date3rd century B.C.
MediumTerracotta
Dimensions12 x 3 1/2 x 2 5/16 in. (30.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Lawrence J. Cassard, M.D.
Object number1991.18.12
Visual DescriptionOn a plinth base, with drapery and pigments. Object is broken into two pieces - located on same shelf.
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