Figure Item Number: Ce241 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure fragment composed of orange-brown clay with a white slip and depicting a female torso and head. The figure is wearing a thickly folded garment.
History Of Use
Terracotta figurines served both religious and secular functions. Great numbers of them are found in votive deposits in sanctuaries often intentionally broken, as well as in graves probably as grave gifts. Numbers of them are also found in private homes where they can either be domestic or objects or deities to worship.
Cultural Context
votive (religious); 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; carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 96
- Accession Number
- 1066/0021