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Plaster Cast: Grave Stele of Hegeso

1911.03.0003

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast: Grave Stele of Hegeso   (1911.03.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Funerary Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Classical Period
Date 390 BCE
Culture Greek
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 152.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 99.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 15.7 cm
Weight waived g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description


This replica shows a farewell to a departed daughter or mother or possibly a scene of daily domestic life. As often in the case of Greek releifs, the scene is within an architectonic frame. The name is inscribed above, "Hegeso of Proxenos." The wife or daughter holds a necklace which she has removed from the jewel case held by her maid. Note that the drapery has been simplified with unnecessary folds omitted.
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes

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