Plaster Cast: Grave Stele of Hegeso

This replica shows a farewell to a departed daughter or mother or possibly a scene of daily domestic life. As often in the case of Greek releifs, the scene is within an architectonic frame. The name is inscribed above, "Hegeso of Proxenos." The wife or daughter holds a necklace which she has removed from the jewel case held by her maid. Note that the drapery has been simplified with unnecessary folds omitted.