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Figure of Autumn clad in a chiton holding a collection of fruit

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Figure of Autumn clad in a chiton holding a collection of fruit

Medium:Marble
Date: about 25 BC to 25 AD
Period: Roman Imperial period, reign of Augustus
Dimensions:
69.9 x 32 cm
Object number: 924.16.34
On view
Gallery Location:Eaton Gallery of Rome: sculpture alcove
Description

Statue of Autumn

The figure is clad in a chiton (a fine tunic) fastened by a brooch on each shoulder. The Ionic sleeves are tied at intervals by smaller fastenings. The drapery is blown back in windswept folds. In the drapery folds in front, she holds a collection of fruit.

Cataloguer: Neda Leipen (ROM Staff, 1955-1986)
Collection:
Roman World
Department: World Cultures: Greek and Roman
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