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Terracotta figurines served both religious and secular functions. Great numbers of them are found in votive deposits in sanctuaries often intentionally broken, as well as in graves probably as grave gifts. Numbers of them are also found in private homes where they can either be domestic or objects or deities to worship.

This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48.

votive (religious); funerary; utilitarian

Figure fragment composed of orange-brown clay with a white slip and depicting a female torso and head. The figure is wearing a thickly folded garment.