Bronze statue of a praying woman from the Hellenistic period in Etruria

Bronze statue of a praying woman from the Hellenistic period in Etruria

This statue was made in the 2nd century BC, named "Bronze Prayer of Young Women Statue", belonging to the Hellenistic period of Etruria in Italy. The statue is the image of a young woman, possibly a priestess, with a height of 95 centimeters. The surface decoration of the statue is rich, including fine carving details on hair, jewelry, sewn seams, decorative edges, and shawl folds. Her shoes have exquisite shoelaces and floral decorations, which are typical Etruscan style. The left foot of the statue is a modern restoration. The statue is currently on display at the British Museum in London.