Fragmented Plaque of a Draped Leg and Foot

Name/Title

Fragmented Plaque of a Draped Leg and Foot

Entry/Object ID

RC.AC.06.31

Description

This molded terracotta relief fragment preserves part of a low-relief architectural or votive plaque depicting the lower draped leg and bare foot of a figure in profile. Rhythmic, vertical drapery folds fall from above, terminating near the lower hem to reveal the curved contour of the ankle and foot stepping forward or resting along a low ground plane. Composed of a pale buff-to-tan earthenware clay matrix, the fragment features an irregular, vertically elongated rectangular shape bounded by jagged fracture lines along the top and right perimeters. The flat, unmodeled reverse is characteristic of single-front press-mold terracotta production, typically intended for wall mounting, architectural revetment, or sanctuary dedication.

Collection

Randolph College's Ancient Collections

Category

Terracotta Architectural; Religious
Randolph College Ancient Collections

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dr. Herbert Lispcomb

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Time Period

1st Century BCE to 1st Century CE

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

19.6 cm

Width

8.6 cm

Depth

2.5 cm

Material

Terracotta

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Donated by Dr. Herbert Lipscomb

Acquisition Method

Found

Create Date

August 10, 2026