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Dancer
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The pose and dress of this statuette of a woman, together with her elaborate sandals and hairstyle, suggest that she represents a dancer. Standing with one knee slightly bent, she holds a sash in her lowered left hand. The sash passes behind her back, probably to be held aloft in her right hand, now separated. She wears a chiton<strong><em>,</em></strong><em> </em>a rectangular sheet folded at the top to create a large overhang, then wrapped around the left side of the body and pinned at the shoulders. Belted high above her waist, the fabric cascades in deep folds.
| Artist / Maker | Greece, Alexandria(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 50 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Alexandria(?) |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in.); Base: 6.8 x 32.2 cm (2 11/16 x 12 11/16 in.); without base: 78.6 cm (30 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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