An East Greek Wild Goat Fragmented Vessel, Orientalizing Period, ca. 6th century BCE Medium - Glass the head of a goddess

the head of a goddess is characterized by well-detailed features

there was a proliferation of small bronze images of deities presented as votive offerings in temples

This example is of bright veined malachite and has a small suspension loop at the top

Nashvillle Tennessee USA

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An East Greek Wild Goat Fragmented Vessel, Orientalizing Period, ca. 6th century BCE Medium - Glass the head of a goddessPainted pottery was produced in many regions of East Greece, such as North and South Ionia, Aioris, Samos, and Chios, and represents the most elaborate example of East Greek vase painting during the Orientalizing phase of the Archaic period. The decoration employs an outline technique with figures that are freer in posture and composition and more elegant. In this example, the fragmentary body is decorated in umber on buff in two registers separated