Torso of a marble female statue

Archaeological museum Messenia, Kalamata

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Torso of a marble female statue

99 BCE – 99 CE

Archaeological museum Messenia, Kalamata

Ancient Koroni, Petalidi

Statue

Marble

Height: 29 cm

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Torso of a marble female statue, possibly depicting the goddess Tyche. She holds the Cornucopia, a symbol of abundance. She wears a chiton with gentle folds, belted below the breasts and allowing the silhouette to be discernible beneath it. A himation around the hips, with deep folds. The body weight is supported by an integrated anta. From ancient Koroni, located at present-day Petalidi. This was a Messenia city that flourished alongside ancient Messene from 369 BCE until the early Byzantine time.