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Greece, Archaic period, 6th-5th century BC - Demeter

Greece, Archaic period, 6th-5th century BC
Terracotta (hollow, with excavation soil residues).

The goddess is represented seated on a throne in a hieratic attitude derived directly from the Egyptian style of representation of the Gods and Pharaohs (see "Colossi of Memnon"). It shows the relationship which existed between the very beginnings of an early Archaic Greek art style which was still inspired by a very famous and renown neighbour.

Remains of white pigment (skin) black pigment (hair) and pink pigment (lips).
Hollow statuette with original archaeological excavation soil residue inside.
Dimensions: 11.3 x 5.8 cm

Iconography:
- "Greece" B.HOLTZMANN, Ed. Citadels, Paris, 1989, page 60 No. 21
- "Griechische Kunst" Gottfried EDELMANN. Ed. Umschau, Frankfurt 1967, page 90.
- "Birth of Greek Art" Pierre DEMARGNE. Coll. "The World of Forms" Gallimard Paris 1974 page 235 N ° 243

Related items: Figurines Greece Antic Greece
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