Standing Woman, Plank Type
c. 600 BCE-500 BCE
Description
Mostly complete figurine, missing the front left corner of the base. Standing woman with arms outstretched, dressed. She wears a conical hat (polos) that is slightly concave at the top. Pinched-out face with large volute curl at forehead. Long straight neck, nearly round in section. Narrow, concave shoulders and very short arms that curve upwards and turn slightly forward. Flat torso, widens at the base. Shallow concave bottom with rounded edge. Decoration: black glaze on eyes, curl, and edges of headdress. Red glaze for additional long curls at the side of her face, neck and shoulders; straight hair at the back. Straight bands for dress, horizontal on chest and vertical down the torso; hem indicated by a double-band, horizontal. A few horizontal bands at back as well. Freehand application; misfired. Solid. Handmade. Bright reddish-orange clay, finely levigated and hard-fired. Smooth to the touch. Can be held comfortably by placing one finger on the headdress and the rest below the arms.
Dimensions
14.75 x 6.63 cm (5 13/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
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