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| Kore Buckle (about 650-640 BC) Megara Hyblaea, sanctuary south of the agora Bone, carved, incised, traces of a metal latch on the back Museo Archeologico Regionale "Paolo Orsi" di Siracusa, inv. 84818 [Cat. no. 46] |
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Kore Buckle (about 650-640 BC)
Metallic residue on the back of this carved bone plaque indicates that it once adorned a clasp or buckle. The frontally posed, clothed figure of a young woman (kore) displays features common to Greek sculpture of the 7th century BC. Named after the legendary early Greek artist Daedalus, Daedalic sculpture includes such traits as the wig-like hairstyle, triangular-shaped head, and prominent eyes beneath arched brows. The figure's long garment (chiton), cylindrical headdress (polos), and short cape are also characteristic of the period.Page 1 of 8 | On the next page: Proto-Corinthian Oinochoe (about 700-650 BC)