Object Notes

This figurine is closely related to other standing goddess figurines (1974.87.FA) in the Dallas Museum of Art's collection, all excavated at Tanagra and recorded in the cemetery at neighboring Rhitsona (ancient Mycalessus) in Bo

This figurine is a slightly later version of another in the Dallas Museum of Art's collection (1974.87.FA), datable to the mid-sixth century BCE.

This handmade figurine belongs to a large group of early sixth-century BCE examples, many of which were recovered from the ancient cemeteries at Tanagra in the last century.

Fashion designer, Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, originally installed this console side table at Villa La Pausa, and it remained part of the villa's decor through the residency of Wendy and Emery Reves. Tables at La Pausa provided surfaces for the display of the Reves' large collection of porcelain, metalwork, small sculpture, glass, and silver. 

Fashion designer, Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, originally installed this console side table at Villa La Pausa, and it remained part of the villa's decor through the residency of Wendy and Emery Reves. Tables at La Pausa provided surfaces for the display of the Reves' large collection of porcelain, metalwork, small sculpture, glass, and silver.

Common in ancient civilizations, offering figures such as this represented prayers for health, good fortune, or thanksgiving, providing a tangible form that worshipers could leave for the god or goddess he venerated.

This Roman head of a young man is both technically brilliant and touchingly human. In the bravura Antonine sculptural style of the mid-second century CE, his great mop of curly hair is luxuriantly carved, and his eyes are incised to suggest the sparkle of life.

Common in ancient civilizations, offering figures such as this represented prayers for health, good fortune, or thanksgiving, providing a tangible form that worshipers could leave for the god or goddess he venerated.

One of the more enigmatic artifacts of the ancient Mediterranean world is this type of Cycladic marble figurine [see another in the Dallas Museum of Art's collection: 1982.292.FA], found mainly in western Anatolia or in th

The area of Greek settlements in western Anatolia known as Ionia developed a rich decorative ceramic style during the Archaic period. This oinochoe, or small wine jug, is covered in leaf, bird, and geometric patterns.