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Woman holding a child
Cypriote
Hellenistic Period
323–31 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.170
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionFragment of statuette of woman holding a child. Drapery carried over woman's head and around child. Missing below the waist.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (from Cyprus); May 16, 1872: purchased by MFA from General Luigi Palma di Cesnola for
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)
$ 1,704.39 (this figure is the total price for MFA 72.1-72.473 and 72.4871-72.4900)