Draped Female Figure

Object/Artifact

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Randolph College (Museum)

Name/Title

Draped Female Figure

Entry/Object ID

RC.AC.06.17

Tags

Terracotta, Terracotta Votives

Description

This small terracotta statuette depicts a standing, heavily draped female figure. She is wrapped in a thick, continuous mantle (himation) draped over her head, forming a rounded, dome-like veil that tapers down over her shoulders. The drapery folds cross diagonally over her upper torso and sweep smoothly downward, concealing fine anatomical contours while establishing a sleek, columnar profile. Composed of a buff-to-reddish earthenware clay matrix, the figurine demonstrates soft, worn details characteristic of a well-used single-front press mold. The base appears integrated into the lower hem of the garment, designed to stand upright or be placed as a devotional offering.

Use

Votive

Collection

Randolph College's Ancient Collections

Category

Terracotta Votives, Terracotta Architectural; Religious
Randolph College Ancient Collections

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dr. Herbert Lispcomb

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Time Period

3rd-2nd century B.C.E

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

Ancient Rome

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Relic, Religious

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

10.5 cm

Width

2.5 cm

Material

Terracotta

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Donated by Dr. Herbert Lipscomb

Acquisition Method

Found

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

August 10, 2026