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Statue of an Athenian lady

Unknown artist, mid 5th century BC

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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Title of artwork, date

Statue of an Athenian lady, mid 5th century BC

Date supported

1917

Medium and material

Marble (pentelic)

Dimensions

183 x 46 cm

Grant

300

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