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<em>Statuette of Athena or Demeter</em>, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
Statuette of Athena or Demeter, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
<em>Statuette of Athena or Demeter</em>, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

Statuette of Athena or Demeter, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Statuette of Athena or Demeter</em>, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

Statuette of Athena or Demeter, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegD_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Statuette of Athena or Demeter</em>, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

Statuette of Athena or Demeter, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegC_print_bw.jpg)

<em>Statuette of Athena or Demeter</em>, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

Statuette of Athena or Demeter, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegB_print_bw.jpg)

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Statuette of Athena or Demeter

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Terracotta, pigment
  • Reportedly From: El Mansha (Ptolemais Hermiou), Egypt
    • DATES 3rd century C.E.
    PERIOD Roman Period
    DIMENSIONS 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 16.282
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Terracotta statuette of a standing goddess, probably Athena but possibly Demeter. Flowing classical dress. Helmet-like cap. Left arm against body. Right arm extended, hand missing. Unidentified object at lower left. Cast hollow in two part mold. Condition: Numerous chips. Right hand missing. Object at lower left broken. Casting hole in center of back.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Statuette of Athena or Demeter, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegA_print_bw.jpg)
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    <em>Statuette of Athena or Demeter</em>, 3rd century C.E. Terracotta, pigment, 7 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 13/16 in. (19.6 x 8.7 x 4.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 16.282. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.16.282_NegA_print_bw.jpg)

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