Agora Object: S 2252
Inventory Number:   S 2252
Section Number:   Σ 3026
Title:   Draped Seated Figure Fragment
Category:   Sculpture
Description:   Seems to be a fragment from the right thigh of a seated figure. Under surface is a curved joint surface carefully dressed with fine claw chisel as if the figure and seat were in separate pieces. Otherwise broken all around. Back break worn as if from being walked on.
The figure faced right and seems intended to be seen from the right side. A himation is wrapped around the legs. There are traces of a hand or object that rested in the lap and is broken away.
Suggests a pedimental figure. Good work of ca. 430-410 B.C.
Pentelic marble.
Conservation Status:   Finished
Context:   From circled marbles.
Negatives:   Leica
Dimensions:   P.H. 0.16; P.W. 0.25; P.Th. 0.135
Material:   Marble (Pentelic)
Chronology:   Ca. 430-410 B.C.
Date:   March 1969
Section:   Σ
Bibliography:   Hesperia 90 (2021), no. 3, pp. 543-544, fig. 10.
    Hesperia 88 (2019), p. 694, n. 149.
References:   Publication: Hesperia 88 (2019)
Publication: Hesperia 90 (2021)
Images (4)
Card: S 2252