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Kore-Shaped Perfume Flask
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Mold-made in the form of a standing maiden, or kore, this vessel likely once held expensive perfumed oil. The figure, who might represent the goddess Aphrodite, holds a dove by her chest with one hand, and her pleated drapery in the other. Traces of red pigment hint at a much more vibrant original appearance.
| Artist / Maker | Greece, Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Date | 525–500 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Rhodes |
| Medium | terracotta |
| Dimensions | Overall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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