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Mold of a Woman Holding a Child

Mold of a Woman Holding a Child

late 4th century B.C.
Partially preserved front mold of a female holding a child. She is represented from the thighs up, her head turned slightly to one side. Her hair is arranged in a melon coiffure which is covered by a veil that hangs down the back. On her lap she holds a child of whom only the leg and the outline of the back remain. The mold may represent a woman attending a banquet scene. Based on comparanda, the child's arm would have been raised.
Date
late 4th century B.C.
Culture
Greek (South Italian, Tarantine)
Dimensions
H: 19.00 cm
Museum
J. Paul Getty Museum
Accession Number
76.AD.118
Image Source
getty_cc0
Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)