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<I>Kore Buckle, </I> 640 B.C.<BR>Bone, H. 9.3, W. 2.3 cm, Inv. 84818
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]

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.

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