A ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF DIANA
A ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF DIANA

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C./A.D.

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A ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF DIANA
circa 1st century b.c./a.d.
The standing figure shown wearing an animal skin tied on the right shoulder, belted below the breasts, and angled across the body, the smooth surface contrasting with the crinkly folds of the chiton which is shortened by being drawn out of the belt into a pouch, the plain hem terminating above the knees, a tendril of hair on the right shoulder, the separately made right hand and left arm originally pinned in place
17in. (43.2cm.) high