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figure
;
model group
Object Type
figure
model group
Museum number
1883,0106.126
Description
Limestone group of three women dancing in a circle, probably votaries performing a sacred ritual. The three plank-like bodies, facing inwards, sit on a circular base; all three lean outwards, their hands joined to form a ring; the detailing is very schematic: the incisded detail on the outside shows that they are wearing ankle-length tunics and cloaks which are pulled over the top of the head; the surviving head (two are reconstructions) have oval faces with almond-shaped eyes and slightly pointed noses.Traces of red paint on the head, neck and bodies.
Cultures/periods
Cypro-Classical II
Production date
350BC-300BC
Production place
Made in:
Cyprus
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
Max Ohnefalsch-Richter
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Sanctuary of Artemis (Achna)
Materials
limestone
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Height:
11.50 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Sculpture / Catalogue of Greek Sculpture in the British Museum
(C395)
Vandervondelen 1994 / Danseuses inédites du British Museum
(p. 150 and pl. XLIVa)
Location
On display
(G72/dc3)
Subjects
dance
devotee/worshipper
Acquisition name
Donated through:
Claude Delaval Cobham
Acquisition date
1883
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1883,0106.126
Conservation
Treatment
: 02.07.1987