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Statue of an Athenian lady

Artist: Greek

Location: Ashmolean Museum

Date: mid 5th Century BC

Materials: marble (pentelic)

Dimensions: 183 x 46 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £300 (Total: £0)

Vendor: Deepdene Sale

Review number: 220 (1917)

Description:
Full-length statue of an Athenian lady. The marble is Pentelic, the arms are restored and the head, though replaced, belongs to the statue. The figure wears a Dorian peplos over a fine chiton with sleeves. It appears to be the school of Pheidias.

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