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Female Torso
4th-5th century
The female torso is dressed in a chiton, exposing the right breast, suggesting a traditional Amazon type. The plaque has been squared on both sides, for use in an inlaid frieze. It is broken at top and bottom.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Raphael Stora, New York, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1946, by purchase.
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds provided by the S. & A.P. Fund, 1946
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
71.1119