Archaic II

Limestone Female Worshipper Figure

Limestone figure of a female worshipper carrying a cup or bowl for dedication. Her hair is long, worn in a veil onto her shoulders. Her eyes are very large and protruding, as are her ears. The mouth is small with straight lips. She wears a long chiton with kolpos and a necklace with a central medallion. She is standing, a bowl held in her right hand crossed in front of her chest. Her left arm hangs by her side. The back is flat and roughly rendered. Torso and head only, missing lower legs. No obvious traces of paint. Carved from light grey limestone. Dimensions: Length: 12 centimetres; Thickness: 4.50 centimetres; Width: 5 centimetres Object Type: figure Series: Nick type 2 (2.1c) Techniques: carved; painted