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Greek Mycenaean

Standing Goddess, 1400-1000 BCE

Now On View

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Greek

Title

Standing Goddess

Year

1400-1000 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • terracotta

Dimensions

12.1 cm (4 11/16 inches) (height)

Type

  • Sculpture

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

36.187

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries

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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