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Figurine of a woman seated in a chair (klismos)
Greek
Hellenistic period
Late 4th or 3rd century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 8 cm (5 7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.355
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionWoman seated on a large chair with rounded back and curving legs. Himation closely envelopes arms and head. Remains of white on face, red on cheek and lips; white and black on garments. Missing: left hand and one corner of base. A small piece in the front of the base restored.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Athens said to be from Thebes [market for Tanagra].); 1897: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for
$ 25,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)
$ 25,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)