Fragmented Seated Figures

Object/Artifact

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Randolph College (Museum)

Name/Title

Fragmented Seated Figures

Entry/Object ID

RC.AC.06.20

Tags

Terracotta, Terracotta Votives

Description

This block-like terracotta fragment depicts the lower torso, seat, or base section of paired seated figures (a dual votive throne or conjoined figure group). The object features a rigid, architectural structure with two distinct vertical masses side by side, divided by a shallow central recession along the front plane. Composed of a coarse, pale buff-to-light grey earthenware clay matrix with visible granular inclusions, the piece is hollow-molded with a rectangular opening or void at the underside base. The upper portion is broken across the waist/torso line, revealing an irregular fracture, while the lower base forms a flat foundation typical of mold-made votive plaques or throne groups dedicated at ancient sanctuary sites.

Use

Votive

Collection

Randolph College's Ancient Collections

Category

Terracotta Votives
Randolph College Ancient Collections

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dr. Herbert Lispcomb

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

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

August 10, 2026