Lead figure of a winged goddess, possibly Artemis Orthia
Unknown Artist
late 7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Lead
Dimensions
Height: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Classification
Miscellaneous-Lead
Culture & Period
Greek, Laconian · Archaic
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of A. J. B. Wace, 1924
Accession Number
24.195.46
Tags
Art Historical Context
This delicate lead figure, standing just 1 5/8 inches tall, depicts winged goddess, likely Artemis Orthia, from late 7th–6th century BCE Laconian Greece during the Archaic period.ed in the rugged region of Laconia—home to ancient Sparta—these small votive offerings were commonly dedicated at sanctuaries, reflecting everyday devotion in a warrior society. Artemis Orthia, a local aspect of the huntress goddess Artemis, held special prominence here, embodying fertility, protection, and the wild. Lead, a soft and affordable medium, allowed for mass production of such figurines through simple cast...