Figurine: Demeter
1959.01.0001
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Figurine: Demeter (1959.01.0001) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | High Classical |
| Date | 3rd quarter of 5th century BCE |
| Culture | Greek |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 35.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Length) | 10.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 9.3 cm |
| Weight | 1066 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
| Manufacturing Processes | Handbuilding, Firing, Painting |
Research Remarks
| Description | Demeter: A terra cotta figurine of the goddess Demeter discovered at Eleusis, near Athens. Eleusis was the home of the Eleusinian Mysteries, which were initiated by Demeter herself. Demeter was treated kindly by the Eleusians during her unhappy search for her abducted daugher Persephone. In gratitude she taught the Eleusians her secret rites. Traces of blue and red paint show the original decoration of the statue. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Cahn, H. A. Kunstwerke der Antike, Auktion XVIII. (Munzen und Medallien A. G., Basel 1958) No. 58. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
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| Reproduction | no |
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