Terracotta figure of the goddess Artemis of Ephesus: 2ndC BC(late)-1stC BC

Terracotta figure of the goddess Artemis of Ephesus, standing, her forearms (missing) outstretched, hair centrally parted, falling in long tresses on to each shoulder, on her head wearing polos which resembles a small altar, small veil hanging from the base of the polos downwards framing her head body and legs, upper part of long garment decorated with four rows of breasts. Light orange-brown clay, traces of red throughout. Arms missing from elbow.