Enthroned Woman

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Miletus (Turkey); from a 1905 division of finds Marble, circa 540 - 520 BC The head of this block-like seated figure was shrouded in a veil, remnants of which still cling to its shoulders. Such head coverings are frequently seen in Archaic depictions of women in Miletus. Following damage, its head was replaced with a roughly cut mortise. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan the World, we're creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.