Title
One Terracotta Figurine of Recumbent Pallas Athena
Object Type
Date
18th century
Description
ONE TERRACOTTA FIGURINE OF RECUMBENT PALLAS ATHENA (French, 18th century). The helmeted goddess is depicted lounging on a rock holding a torch in her right hand and a sprig of laurel in her left hand, which rests on her shield. The whole rests on the rectangular slab base with imagery of various weapons of battle. Together with a gilded wooden base.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
terracotta
Extent
13" height, not including wooden base.
14" with base 6 5/8" dia. base
14" with base 6 5/8" dia. base
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mrs. Alletta Morris McBean.
Identifier
PSNC.8539ab
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