The statuette represents a young woman dressed in a long chiton, over which she wears a large, loosely-draped himation that covers her arms and hands. Her right leg supports her... Read more Such figures are generally referred to as 'Tanagra' figurines after the most famous findspot, Tanagra in Boeotia, Greece. However statuettes of this type have also been found at other sites in the ancient world, including Myrina and Smyrna in Asia Minor. The most common forms of the statuettes depict young women sitting, standing, or in the process of graceful movement. The statuettes were used as grave offerings, votives, decorative objects, and perhaps toys. The hair, clothing, skin, and jewellery of the figures were originally painted. Head repaired, small defect in base, and repair in base Otherwise intact and in good condition. Provenance: Paris collection years 50 D. A. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged, he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days