TERRACOTTA DOLL, 5TH CENTURY B.C.
Articulated greek terracotta doll, unfortunately lacking its members - arms and lower part of the legs - which were originally attached at the shoulders and knees with a string.
The first dolls are dating from the early 5th century B.C. They were manufactured in Corinth and had members, modeled separately, which are pierced with a hole and attached to the shoulders and hips. Circa 450-430 B.C., in Athens, appears a type of doll a little more sophisticated: the articulation is no longer attached to the hips but to the knees. Then in the late 5th century B.C., the members were completed in tissues.
If these dolls come in many graves of young girls, they were also discovered in sanctuaries. The young brides dedicated their dolls to Artemis on the eve of their wedding.
Comes with a TL test and an export passport.
Greek art, 5th century B.C.
Height : 3.9 inches (10 cm)
Condition: Very good condition.
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