Statuette of Persephone
Statuette of Persephone
Statuette of Persephone
Statuette of Persephone

Currently not on view

Statuette of Persephone,

3rd century BCE

Greek
Hellenistic
y1994-31

Information

Title
Statuette of Persephone
Dates

3rd century BCE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
15.4 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm (6 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Harris S. Colt, Class of 1957, and Margaretta B. Colt
Object Number
y1994-31
Place Made

Africa, Cyrene

Culture
Greek
Period
Hellenistic
Type
terracottas, figurines, ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
deities, figures (representations), mythology, chitons, himations, women, poloi

Formerly in the collection of Harris D. Colt, acquired at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1994 by Harris S. Colt, Class of 1957, and Margaretta B. Colt.

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