A large Tanagra female figure shown in contrapposto position, dressed with chiton and himation,with her left arm bent in akimbo position resting the hand on her hip, the right one holding the mantle. The woman is depicted with earrings, the hair pulled back, with upper diadem and tied in aponytail. Old inventory number on the back |Greece. 3rd Century BC. The purpose of Tanagra figurines was the funerary use, especially after incineration will give way to the custom of burial from 5th Century BC. In the tombs of Boeotia, two or three meters deep, draped and naked women figures of terracotta like this one were found. Dimensions: 24,70 cm. Condition: Earthy adhessions and mineral deposits on the surface. Good condition. Provenance: French auction house. Ex Mr. and Ms. S. private collection ( Paris), acquired in the 1980's-90's. Important: Due to summer holiday season this item will be delivered in september. Notes: The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece is in process of obtaining spanish export license for the European Union. This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. If the piece is sold outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by the seller. This process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.