Limestone statue of Artemis with quiver & fawn, Cypriot, 3rd–1st century BCE

Limestone statue of Artemis with quiver and fawn Cypriot 3rd–1st century BCE On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171 The goddess wears a long, belted chiton, partially hiding the shod feet. A large overfold falls to the top of the thighs. There is red paint on the shoulders, the breasts, and the sides. Behind the left shoulder, a baldric holds a thick quiver that is broken at the top. The right arm was at the side of the body, the hand may have held a bow. At the level of the abdomen, the left hand holds a fawn or a lamb, the feet of which are bent and the floppy ears painted red.