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Plaque with female figure in high relief, wearing a chiton
Italic, Etruscan
Archaic Period
Late 6th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5cm (1 3/4in.)
Overall: 2.96 gm (0.01 lb.)
Overall: 2.96 gm (0.01 lb.)
Credit Line
Frederick Brown Fund and William E. Nickerson Fund
Accession Number1981.167
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThe decoration is in filigree wire and granulation. Twisted wire forms her crown in a leaf pattern, her braids, her necklace, and the heavy hem of her chiton. Beads of granulation decorate her necklace and form the terminal curls of her hair.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Fritz Bürki, Thurgauerstrasse 76, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland; June 10, 1981: purchased by MFA from Fritz Bürki (Robert E. Hecht as agent)