Terracotta figure of Artemis of Ephesus: 2nd BCE

Terracotta figure of Artemis of Ephesus, standing on high podium taking the form of two rectangular piers or wall-ends, flanking an inward-sloping flight of steps, her arms outstretched, falling from her hands are thick hanks of wool, high polos on her head, veil framing her face bears faintly discernable protomes, two rope-like necklaces hanging round her upper chest, below the necklaces are three rows of breasts, between the lower body and the hanks of wool on each side is an outward-facing stag with bushy antlers. Patchy orange-red clay.