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Mother and Child

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Mother and Child

Artist/Culture Greek

Artist/Culture Island of Rhodes (6th-5th century B.C.E.)

Datelate 6th century BC-early 5th century BC

Mediumpainted terracotta

Dimensions14.3 x 5.8 x 8.6 cm (5 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineAustin S. Garver Fund

Terms

terracotta

Object number1971.56

DescriptionFemale figure seated on a simple throne or chair with footstool. Child in her lap. White slip with traces of red pigment.
ProvenanceRhodes; Museum purchase from Galerie fur griechische romische und byzantinische Kunst, Telemannstr. 5, Frankfurt am Main, West Germany, 2/22/1971

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