Figure Item Number: Ce234 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Torso fragment of female terra cotta votive figurine draped in a long dress. Her left arm is held against her side, while her right emerges from her drapery and is positioned at her breast. Some of the white slip remains in recessed areas.
History Of Use
Terra cotta figures were mass produced popular art with both religious and secular functions. They are found in votive offerings, often intentionally broken, as well as in graves. Figurines are also found in private houses serving as domestic objects as well as religious deities to worship. The figures depict both deities and people.
Cultural Context
votive (ritual); funerary; utilitarian
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48.
Item History
- Made in Greece
- Owned by James George before November 28, 1985
- Received from James George (Donor) on November 28, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- James George
- Received from
- James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greece
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 1066/0014