Archaic II

Terracotta Dancing Figures Group

Terracotta group of three female figures dancing round a stylised tree, set on a flat circular base; solid mould-made figures with plain backs, the base and tree are hand modelled; the three figures are standing facing inwards with their arms out-stretched, originally holding hands in a circle but now incomplete; they wear long robes showing East Greek influence, but with elaborate jewellery and coiffure in a Cypriot fashion; the tree in the centre is a simple column of clay with attached leaves. Dimensions: Height: 14.50 centimetres; Width: 10 centimetres; Depth: 10 centimetres Object Type: figure Techniques: mould-made; handmade; painted

Date

600 - 400 BC

Accession No.

1903,1215.6

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

Cyprus

Terracotta Dancing Figures Group

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