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"Phi" Figure

"Phi" Figure

SculptureGreek13th century BCE

"Phi" Figure

1300-1200 BCE

Description

Votive or tomb figure. Made in large numbers during this period. Intact. Handmade. Body pinched out to either side. Nose pinched forward. Top of head flaring with concave top. Bottom flaring, concave beneath. Two rudimentary, vertical stripes down front and down back of figure, horizontal stripe around front and back of widest point. Small pellet breasts and eyes added. Stands upright.

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek

Period

Helladic period, Late

Century

13th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

10.5 x 4.3 cm (4 1/8 x 1 11/16 in.)

Provenance

Provenance unknown

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