Bronze statuette of Artemis

Period:
Hellenistic
Date:
3rd–1st century B.C.
Culture:
Greek
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
h. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Classification:
Bronzes
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Crane, in memory of her mother, Mrs. W. Murray Crane, 1980
Accession Number:
1980.303.3
  • Description

    This statuette shows Artemis, goddess of the hunt and hunters, removing an arrow from a quiver that would have been suspended over her right shoulder. Her left hand probably held a bow. She wears a short peplos, cinched beneath the breast bone with an overfold at the hips, and hunting boots. This traditional costume facilitates swift movement and implies a sense of athleticism, two traits commonly associated with Artemis.

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