Figurine; Karanis; Figurines; Paint; Clay (unfired); Demeter

Publisher
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Art & Artifact Collection

Abstract

Demeter, standing with right knee flexed, hold tall torch to side with right arm while left hand holds circular object to abdomen. Draped to floor, right breast exposed. Wears coiffure with long cork screw locks falling to collar bone from each side of head, and a Kalathos with central stud, on top of a stephanos (over which may be draped a mentel). large face with eyes outlined in black. Rectangular base represented in curved frontal plane only. Backside rounded and unindicated. Light reddish brown clay (Muns 5YR 6/3) moulded hollow and sealed at sides. Circular vent in back. Bottom open

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