"Bronze statuette of a veiled and masked dancer"
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Title
"Bronze statuette of a veiled and masked dancer"
Subject
Hellenistic statue
Description
"1/16 × 3 1/2 × 4 1/2 in., 65.6oz. (20.5 × 8.9 × 11.4 cm, 4.1 lb.)"
This sculpture is on trend with art in the Hellenistic Period given it depicts a woman dancing. In spite of not being able to see the dancers face, it gives a sense of sensuality and mystery. Because it was made from bronze, we can assume it is a less expensive small statute perhaps belonging to someone of middle class. I assume dancing was a form of entertainment that those of means could enjoy during this time period.
This sculpture is on trend with art in the Hellenistic Period given it depicts a woman dancing. In spite of not being able to see the dancers face, it gives a sense of sensuality and mystery. Because it was made from bronze, we can assume it is a less expensive small statute perhaps belonging to someone of middle class. I assume dancing was a form of entertainment that those of means could enjoy during this time period.
Creator
"Greek"
Publisher
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date
"3rd–2nd century B.C."
Contributor
Francesca Fobbe
Rights
"Copyright, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Used here for educational purposes only."
Format
"Bronze"
Language
English
Type
person
Identifier
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/255408
Collection
Citation
"Greek", “"Bronze statuette of a veiled and masked dancer",” World History 1 Online, Spring 2019, accessed October 17, 2026, https://jacknorton.org/1101-online-sp19/items/show/2.