A Greek terracotta statuette probably of the goddess Demeter. She is shown seated on a high-backed throne and wears the polos headdress and himation, her hands on her thighs. The figure is covered with a thin layer of light grey encrustation, with small patches of terracotta visible beneath. Old collection number to base.
Archaic Greek: Circa 6th-5th century BC.
Height 14.8 cms (5.8 ins).
Fine condition, with a thin layer of accretions. One tip of the throne broken off in antiquity.
Provenance: Lloyd and Jeanne Raport Collection, Washington DC and Florida, acquired from the above, November 17, 1984. Acquired from Royal-Athena Galleries, New York.
For similar, see https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/37951
Such figures were no doubt produced and placed in home shrines for prayer so that Demeter granted the people a favourable harvest. Demeter is depicted in typical poise, wearing a veiled head dress and seated upon a throne with her hands resting in her lap. Probably once painted with pigments.