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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
1836,1008.2
Description
Parian marble figure of Demeter with torch at left side; stephane and nose restored.
Cultures/periods
Roman
Production date
2ndC
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Athens
, discovered together with statues of the gods Poseidon and Cybele
(thought to be from)
Materials
marble
Dimensions
Height:
90 centimetres
(max)
Curator's comments
Displayed on separate altar 1955,0218.1
Bibliographic references
Sculpture / Catalogue of Greek Sculpture in the British Museum
(1544)
Location
Not on display
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 2022 19 May – 25 Sept, London, British Museum, G35, Feminine Power
Subjects
classical deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Demeter/Ceres
Acquisition name
Donated by:
J S Gaskoin
Acquisition date
1836
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1836,1008.2
Conservation
Treatment
: 10 May 2003
Treatment.
: 30/8/21