Terracotta woman
Unknown Artist
ca. 600–480 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
H. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm)
Classification
Terracottas
Culture & Period
Cypriot · Cypro-Archaic II
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number
74.51.1559
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About this artwork
This Terracotta by Unknown Artist from ca. 600–480 BCE exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Terracotta required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials prepar...