Tanagra Figurine: Female Head
1929.04.0006
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Tanagra Figurine: Female Head (1929.04.0006) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Hellenistic, Early 3rd century BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 4.3 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 2.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.4 cm |
| Weight | 233 g |
| Measuring Remarks | The height with base is 10.0 cm. The diameter with base is 5.3 cm. The weight includes the base. |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast, Firing |
| Munsell Color Information | Moderate Brown (5 Y R 4/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | AN ELEGANT LADY The lady's hair is coiffed in a stylish "melon" hairstyle with plaits pulled back in rows to a bun at the back. From Boeotia in central Greece. Early 3rd century b.c. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Classical Museum Purchase |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |