SculptureSyro-Hittite2nd millennium BCE

Standing Female Figure

14th-12th century BCE

Classification

Sculpture

Technique

Cast, lost-wax process

Medium

Leaded bronze

Culture

Syro-Hittite

Period

Hittite Empire period

Century

2nd millennium BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

18.6 x 3.4 cm (7 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Provenance

From the collection of Louise and George Bates, who purchased it from the Origins Gallery, 159 Newbury St., November 29, 1966. Previously from a collection in Boston, MA and in this country since 1920-1930.

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