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Greece, Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE. A well-preserved mold-made votive standing figure of a woman. She wears a tall polos crown, adopted by the Greeks from the ancient Near East. By the Archaic Period, it signified the mother goddesses Rhea, Hera, and Cybele (in Mycenean times, some mortal women are depicted wearing them). Her draped garment falls to her feet, dipping it at her waist. One hand is held at her waist and the other hangs at her side, a more dynamic pose than many similar votives. This excellent example has the classic form of the Archaic face – somewhat realistic, but not yet showing the individualized portrayals from the Classical era. She has the “Archaic smile”, which has been taken by art historians to mean that the subject is intended to appear alive and peaceful. She wears large round earrings and was probably at one time painted brightly. Size: 2″ W x 6.95″ H (5.1 cm x 17.7 cm)
Condition: Intact, with nice remaining details and some light encrustation from deposition.
Provenance: private Swiss collection
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