Archaic Argive Terracotta Figurine of a Seated Woman
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Archaic Argive Terracotta Figurine of a Seated Woman
Archaic7th century BCE - 6th century BCE
Clay
2 15/16 in. x 1 7/8 in. x 15/16 in. (7.5 cm x 4.7 cm x 2.4 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
T.27
Acquisition Date:
Geography:
Europe, Greece
Classification:
Fine and Visual Arts; Sculptures; Terracottas
Culture/Nationality:
Argive
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- terracotta - A baked or semi-fired material that is usually a mixture of clay, grog, and water; it has been used for pottery, statuettes, lamps, roof tiles, and cornices since ancient times. It may be glazed prior to firing. To produce an item, terracotta is molded or shaped, dried for several days then fired to at least 600 C. It is fireproof, lighter in weight than stone, and usually brownish red in color.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Fragmentary Excess: Text, Body, Receptacle Bryn Mawr College , Nov 3, 2017 – Dec 1, 2017
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