Female chthonic divinity
Terracotta votive plaque representing a female figure flanked by snakes.
The polychrome technique employed here is rare in Athens at that time.
From a sanctuary at the north west slope of the Agora.
7th century BC.
T175.
(Chthonic- deities or spirits of the underworld)
Ancient Agora Museum, Athens
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Female chthonic divinity
Terracotta votive plaque representing a female figure flanked by snakes.
The polychrome technique employed here is rare in Athens at that time.
From a sanctuary at the north west slope of the Agora.
7th century BC.
T175.
(Chthonic- deities or spirits of the underworld)
Ancient Agora Museum, Athens
539
views
0
faves
0
comments
Uploaded on November 9, 2012
Taken on October 22, 2012