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Female Figure
5th-6th century
A nude female figure with falling drapery is depicted on this plaque squared for inlaying. The left edge and lower section are broken. The work is summary but well designed.
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: 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1946
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
71.1117