Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Vladimir Naikhin |
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Figurine of a drunken old woman clasping a lagynos (wine jar)
Egypt Late Hellenistic period, 100 BCE–100 CE Terracotta H: 10.1; W: 5.1 cm Gift of Laurence and Wilma Tisch, New York, purchasers of the Dayan Collection Accession number: 82.2.301 |
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This small figurine is a cheap imitation of a marble statue from the Hellenistic period. The old woman’s posture, considered undignified by the Greeks, hints that she was of common stock. Publications: Ornan, Tallay, A Man and His Land, Highlights from the Moshe Dayan Collection, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1986 Exhibition: Drink and Be Merry. Wine and Beer in Ancient Times, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, and Jewish Museum, New York, 25/02/1999 - 22/11/2000 A Man and His Land. Highlights from the Moshe Dayan Collection, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1986 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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