Art Across the Ages, A Selection of Treasured Works
Nationality
Greek
Title of Work
Preview
Date of Work
Archaic Period, c. 6th Century BC
Medium
Terracotta
Height
3 3/4"
Width
2 1/2"
Depth
2"
Collection/Provenance
Art & Design Study Collection
Status
Stored: S3D
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Additional Information
The best examples of Archaic korai (singular kore) figures were larger stone statues representing Greek maidens. Unlike the kouros, which was nude, the korai were clothed.
The small terracotta mask bears a resemblance to faces seen on larger stone korai figures. Among the similarities are the rigid frontal pose, stylized hair, and “Archaic smile.” Looking below the neck in the mask, one notices that the terracotta kore is also clothed.
Gorgeous large terracotta female mask, the hair styled in tight waves with plaits to the sides, long curls descending below. She wears a stephane and necklace, her features in attractive archaic style. 4" (10.3 cm) tall.