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Unknown Maker, Greek

Standing Goddess
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Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Greek

Culture

Greek, Mycenaean

Title

Standing Goddess

Period

Ancient

Year

1400-1000 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

terracotta

Dimensions

12.1 cm (4 3/4 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

36.187

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

Painted anthropomorphic figurines have been found throughout the Greek mainland and islands. This goddess figure is an example of a typical Mycenaean figurine, which depicts a standing female figure with a long cone-shaped skirt and a flat body. These figures exist in three different forms - “phi,” “tau,” and “psi” - named after Greek letters that approximate the position of the arms. Although the archaeological context and cultural significance of this figure are unclear, similar figurines have been found in household shrines, sanctuaries, and tombs, suggesting their use as cult objects, ceremonial offerings, or as company and protection during the deceased’s journey to the afterlife.

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Unknown Maker, Greek
Standing Goddess, 1400-1000 BCE
Terracotta
12.1 cm (4 3/4 inches) (height)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 36.187

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